Rugby World Cup: Willi Heinz is a doubt for Saturday’s final – with Saracens star Ben Spencer flying out to replace him

WILLI HEINZ looks to be out of Saturday’s World Cup final – with Ben Spencer reportedly flying out to replace him.

The Gloucester scrum-half was limping at the end of England’s win against New Zealand.

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Heinz will be replaced by Saracens star Ben Spencer[/caption]

Kiwi-born Heinz only made his Test debut this summer at the age of 32.

He was a shock selection call by boss Eddie Jones, but has been a solid back-up to no.1 scrum-half Ben Youngs.

However, it now appears that the Cherry and Whites captain won’t get to play a part in six days time.

So Spencer, 27, is on his way to Japan after missing out on Jones 31-man squad.

The Saracens star has only made three appearances for England and is a teammate of skipper Owen Farrell.

In total it will take the Sarries contingent in the squad to EIGHT – the most out of any Premiership club.

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Spencer, 27, is on his way to Japan after missing out on Jones 31-man squad[/caption]