Sam Underhill set to replace Tom Curry for England against Australia

FILLING THE VOID: Sam Underhill is expected to replace Tom Curry in England’s back row. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA

Sam Underhill is poised to fill the void in England’s back row created by Tom Curry’s tour-ending concussion for Saturday’s do-or-die second Test against Australia in Brisbane.

Underhill was overlooked altogether for the 30-28 defeat at Optus Stadium but is winning the race to be selected at openside flanker ahead of Lewis Ludlam and Jack Willis.