Brough & Roby set to be ruled out

Roby has been in outstanding form for St Helens this season

Scrum-half Danny Brough and hooker James Roby are both set to miss England’s international match against the Exiles on Friday through injury.

Former Scotland captain Brough suffered an ankle injury playing for Huddersfield against Castleford in the Super League on Sunday.

He is set to be ruled out of action for up to six weeks.

St Helens star Roby sustained a fractured eye socket in Friday’s league victory over Leeds.

“Danny is going to be missing for a period of time – however, he will undergo scans to assess the full extent of the injury,” said Huddersfield coach Nathan Brown.

“He definitely won’t be able to take part for England which is unfortunate for him as he has earned the right to play in that game.”

Brough switched his allegiance from Scotland to England at the start of the season.

The 28-year-old’s injury could pave the way for an England recall for Warrington scrum-half Richie Myler.

Brough’s Huddersfield team-mate Luke Robinson, who was scrum-half in England’s last match against Papua New Guinea in November, is also in McNamara’s 22-man squad.

But he may be needed to replace Roby.

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/rugby_league/13666451.stm