ENGLAND’S HODGSON TO MISS FINAL WITH KNEE INJURY

England hooker Josh Hodgson will miss Saturday’s World Cup final against Australia with a knee ligament injury. The 28-year-old sustained the injury in England’s dramatic 20-18 win over Tonga in the semi-finals.

A scan on Sunday showed Hodgson has an anterior cruciate ligament injury and is almost certain to miss the start of the NRL season with Canberra Raiders.