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Cohen withdraws from England squad

The Northampton player will be replaced on England's right by Leicester's Austin Healey for the Twickenham game.

Cohen, whose father Peter died in hospital on Tuesday, notified England manager Clive Woodward by telephone.

"Ben called me this morning, and we agreed that he will not take part in the game on Saturday," said Woodward.

"Our deepest sympathies are with Ben and his family at this difficult time."

The player will rejoin the England squad at their Surrey base next week in preparation for the Test against Argentina on 25 November.