Dawson and Noon join England injury list

LONDON - Halfback Matt Dawson is in doubt for England's Six Nations opener against Wales next Saturday after sustaining a leg injury.

His club side Wasps said on their website that Dawson would miss Saturday's game with Bath because of a right calf strain.

Newcastle centre Jamie Noon could also miss the game at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium after limping off in the first half against Saracens on Friday with a dead leg.

England coach Andy Robinson has already lost centres Stuart Abbott, Mike Tindall and Will Greenwood.

First five-eighths Jonny Wilkinson will miss at least the first two games with a knee problem while loose forwards Richard Hill and Martin Corry are also out.

- REUTERS