Tigers skipper Martin Corry will replace the suspended Phil Vickery as England captain for their crunch clash with South Africa this Friday (kick-off 8pm).
Corry, who led Tigers to an historic double last season, will hope to inspire his men to a victory that would be a massive boost to their World Cup campaign.
England have decided not to appeal against Vickery's two-match ban for tripping American centre Paul Emerick in their opening match of the 2007 tournament. As a result of the London Wasp player's absence, Matt Stevens will come into the starting line-up and Perry Freshwater will take a position among the replacements.
Fly-half Olly Barkley has also been ruled out of Friday's match, with Saracens' Andy Farrell now set to make his first start at No.10 for the defending World Champions.
Corry, who led Tigers to an historic double last season, will hope to inspire his men to a victory that would be a massive boost to their World Cup campaign.
England have decided not to appeal against Vickery's two-match ban for tripping American centre Paul Emerick in their opening match of the 2007 tournament. As a result of the London Wasp player's absence, Matt Stevens will come into the starting line-up and Perry Freshwater will take a position among the replacements.
Fly-half Olly Barkley has also been ruled out of Friday's match, with Saracens' Andy Farrell now set to make his first start at No.10 for the defending World Champions.
