George Kruis says he remains on course ... cheekbone against Toulon on Saturday until player and club decided against taking a risk. Kruis instead kept himself fresh for England's warm-weather ...

England lock George ... the 30-year-old Kruis said in a statement. “(I am) joining Robbie Deans and the team at Panasonic Wild Knights at what is a really exciting time for rugby in Japan ...

Hooker Dylan Hartley, second row George Kruis, wing Jack Nowell and number eight Ben Morgan have been added to a lengthy injury list that sees seven players miss all or part of the Championship ...