Leinster move to defuse Knox rowLeinster have moved swiftly to minimise the embarrassment caused by former back's coach David Knox's disparaging comments regarding Declan Kidney and Munster.
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Vainikolo left out of England squad
Steve Borthwick will captain England on their New Zealand tour next month. Bath lock Borthwick has been handed leadership duties in the absence of regular skipper Phil Vickery, who misses appointments with the All Blacks in Auckland and Christchurch due to a knee injury.
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