Saints duo out of Kiwis clash

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Prop Fa'asavalu has a suspected broken hand while second-rower Wilkin sustained facial bruising during England's 52-4 mauling by Australia in Melbourne on Sunday.

While Wilkin is expected to be available for the semi-final - which is almost certain to be against the Kiwis a week later - Samoa-born Fa'asavalu is awaiting a specialist's report and is in danger of being ruled out of the tournament.

"His scans have been sent to a specialist in the UK and the doctor is waiting for his reply as to what action needs to be taken, but we do feel there is a fracture in one of his fingers," said coach Tony Smith.

"Sometimes if those fractures are not dislodged or displaced, they can play on. If there is some displacement, it may mean something further."

The loss of Fa'asavalu, who was on the bench for both England's pool matches so far, leaves Smith's squad with just three specialist props, but the coach is confident Jamie Peacock, Adrian Morley and James Graham can carry the fight to the Kiwis.

"We're going with three specialist props this week, with no intention of anybody else playing there," he added. "However, they can if need be. We've got some players who can play that position."

Scrum-half Rob Burrow has recovered from an eye injury and winger Lee Smith is poised to return after missing the Kangaroos game with a foot injury.