41.   There was good news for the Scots, however, when inspirational centre Gregor Townsend was declared fit for the match after shaking off a shoulder injury.

42.   World number one Greg Norman declared himself fit to play in the Open here Thursday.

43.   Meanwhile Os du Randt, the other Sprinbok doubtful, has been declared fit after recovering from a hamstring injury.

44.   Newly-appointed captain Andy Farrell, Wigan team-mates Jason Robinson and Gary Connolly, and Halifax prop Karl Harrison, have all been declared fit.

45.   Owen Hargreaves, who has not featured for England since being injured in the first phase match against Argentina, has been declared fit and is among the substitutes.

46.   Penske team officials said Tracy would not comment until he is declared fit for qualifying.

47.   The French measures will allow only abattoir waste from carcasses declared fit for human consumption to be used in feeds with a ruminant meat base.