51.   Dieng has a left ankle problem and Ngotty has hurt his back.

52.   Ferreira pulled out of the doubles earlier in the Open with ankle problem.

53.   It was a rewarding finish to the year for Sampras who was forced out of competition for several weeks late in the summer because of ankle tendon problems.

54.   Reserve stand-off Charlie Hodgson is also fit again after an ankle problem and ready to act as cover for Jonny Wilkinson.

55.   Skipper Roche is only just back from a rib injury and striker Loko has a left ankle problem so Fernandez is set to make a late decision.

56.   Smith has also been able to welcome back Norwich midfielder Jeremy Goss after injury, though Ryan Giggs is absent for the second group game with an ankle problem.