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2014 European Player of the Year was set to be part of England’s World Cup plans
Graham Kitchener
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Nick Easter is also selected ahead of Wales game while Sam Burgess makes Saxons squad
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Neil Doak’s side blitzed by early tries and forced to settle for a losing bonus at Welford Road
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Clermont keep remarkable home record intact as Leicester become latest victims
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Pool victory secured and with it home quarter-final
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Win over Montpellier sees English side move to within three points of Ulster in Pool Five
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