BATH hooker Rob Webber has been called up to the England squad for Saturday's opening autumn Test against Australia at Twickenham.

The 27-year-old has been called up as cover for the injured Dylan Hartley, who has been struggling with an ankle problem.

Webber was part of the England squad that toured Uruguay and Argentina in June.

Stuart Lancaster's side take on Australia at Twickenham this Saturday (kick-off 2pm).

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