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Ruaridh McConnochie withdrawn from England's Test squad in Cardiff

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Ruaridh McConnochie stretches during an England training session at Clifton College, Bristol
Image: Ruaridh McConnochie will not take to the field in Cardiff

Ruaridh McConnochie has been withdrawn from England's starting XV that will face Wales due to a minor muscle strain, with Anthony Watson his replacement.

It emerged on Friday afternoon that McConnochie was doubtful and on Saturday morning England were forced into a change for the Test in Cardiff - live on Sky Sports.

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It is the second weekend in a row McConnochie has been denied his England debut after a hip injury prevented him from playing against Wales at Twickenham.

His Bath team-mate Watson has been drafted in ahead of Jonny May to plug the gap on the right wing.

Gareth Davies is pressured by Anthony Watson
Image: Anthony Watson starts in back-to-back matches after his return to the England team

Watson will now start in back-to-back matches after returning from a ruptured Achilles tendon in the 33-19 win last Sunday.

If Jones' side are victorious over Wales in Cardiff then they will be the first team to win at the Principality Stadium since November 2017.

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Following Saturday's Test, England will also face Ireland on August 24 at Twickenham Stadium and Italy on September 6 in Newcastle as part of their Summer Internationals, all live on Sky Sports.

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