Redwood handed two-match ban

Redwood looks despondent following his sending-off

England striker Edward Redwood will miss the opening match of the EuroCup 12 finals as well as England's last qualifier against San Marino in Bologna as the CSA handed the Monsters man a two-match competitive ban after his sending off against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

England coach Marco Garibaldi has announced that he will not use Redwood between now and the start of the EuroCup as he looks to find a way for England to play without the 26-year-old.

England play Argentina and Italy in friendlies before the tournament starts next June.