ANDY Farrell has been ruled out of England's World Cup quarter-final against Australia - less than 24 hours after he was a surprise choice in Brian Ashton's starting line-up.
The former Great Britain rugby league captain injured his right calf muscle in training on Wednesday and will miss Saturday's last-eight showdown.
England will not name their replacement until Friday, with Olly Barkley or Dan Hipkiss likely to partner Newcastle Falcons centre Mathew Tait.
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