England will be without the entire pack which started in their last match and of the seven uncapped players, six are forwards.

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Despite the presence of Nash (a seven-time 30-goal scorer) and several other gifted forwards, the Rangers played a physical, conservative style under Tortorella that limited the team's offensive opportunities.

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Seven Ulster players are included in the squad, Best being joined by fellow forwards Bryan Young, Chris Henry, Tom Court and Ryan Caldwell.

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Ross McCormack has made a good start to life at Cardiff and could win a place among the forwards, while Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo has netted eight goals in seven matches but has landed an untimely suspension.

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That soon arrived as a flowing move involving forwards and backs shredded the Bristol defence, allowing flanker Williams to power over for his second seven-pointer.

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