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Rugby World Cup 2019: Spencer to join England squad ahead of final

Ben Spencer is on his way to Japan as World Cup finalists England await a scan on Willi Heinz’s hamstring.

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Ben Spencer will join the England squad as emergency cover for Willi Heinz ahead of the Rugby World Cup final.

World Cup finalists England announced on Sunday that Saracens scrum-half Spencer is on his way to Japan amid concerns over Heinz.

Heinz – who will undergo a scan – injured his hamstring in Saturday’s memorable semi-final win over two-time defending champions New Zealand.

A three-time international, Spencer missed out on a spot in Eddie Jones’ 31-man squad for the World Cup, though he did take part in one of England’s training camps.

Ben Spencer will fly to Japan as a possible injury replacement for Willi Heinz.

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— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) October 27, 2019

England will face either Wales or South Africa in the final in Yokohama on November 2.

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