Sport in Short: Rugby Union
ALAN BUZZA and Damian Hopley, the Wasps backs, have been drafted into England's 10-man squad for the Selkirk Sevens on Saturday. They replace Steve Hackney, the Leicester wing, and Harlequins full-back David Pears, who both have ankle injuries. Saturday's tournament is part of England's preparations for the World Sevens at Murrayfield next April. They will also play in the Harlequins Sevens on 6 September.
REVISED ENGLAND SQUAD for Selkirk Sevens (29 August): Backs: A Buzza (Wasps), P De Glanville (Bath), I Hunter (Northampton), D Hopley (Wasps), D Scully (Wakefield), M Strett (Orrell). Forwards: J Cassell (Saracens), B Clarke (Bath), T Rodber (Northampton), C Sheasby (Harlequins).
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