Barritt surgery gives Ashton chance to rebuild


Ireland's Brian O' Driscoll (C) spills the ball as England's Brad Barritt (L) and Geoff Parling close in during their Six Nations rugby match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

LONDON (Reuters) - After undergoing foot surgery, England centre Brad Barritt is not expected to return until January when he may well find his place taken by a flashier, younger model.

Head coach Stuart Lancaster had a good look at England's backline options during June's Argentina tour and, even before corrective ligament surgery, Barritt could expect a strong challenge despite playing throughout England's last two Six Nations campaigns.

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