England turn to Corbisiero for run-in after Sheridan blow

ANDREW SHERIDAN will miss the climax of England’s Grand Slam quest after it was confirmed the calf injury he suffered against France will keep him sidelined for at least a month.

Wed, 02 Mar, 2011 - 00:00
Alex Lowe

The injury-plagued loosehead prop was replaced by Alex Corbisiero just 22 minutes into England’s 17-9 victory last weekend and scans have confirmed a grade two tear.

England, chasing their first RBS 6 Nations clean sweep since 2003, tackle Scotland at Twickenham a week on Saturday and then Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in the last round of the championship.

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