World Cup setback for Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook's prop

15 March 2008

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Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook has made an impressive start to the season .

McCarthy-Scarsbrook's chances of breaking into the England squad for the World Cup have been jilted by injury.

The promising Harlequins prop, 22, broke his wrist in Friday's 48-0 defeat at Super League champions Leeds Rhinos.

Quins coach Brian McDermott admitted the news was a blow to the Londoner, who could be out for two months.