Catt to make first England start since RWC

Mike Catt will make his first England start since the World Cup semi-final victory over France in Saturday’s first Test against New Zealand.

Catt to make first England start since RWC
Tue, 08 Jun, 2004 - 08:06

Mike Catt will make his first England start since the World Cup semi-final victory over France in Saturday’s first Test against New Zealand.

England head coach Clive Woodward has turned to Catt, who will win his 64th cap in Dunedin, as centre replacement for the rested Will Greenwood.

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