Stuart Lancaster has called Michael Paterson to joined the England tour squad in Dunedin.
The Sale lock, who was already in New Zealand visiting his family in Chirstchurch, trained with the group today ahead of the game against the Crusaders in his home town next Tuesday.
Lancaster said: “We wanted some second row cover and with Michael having trained with us leading up to the Barbarians game and knowing our systems it made sense to call on him as he was in Christchurch visiting family.
“He trained well with us this morning and will be in contention for selection for what is an important match against the Crusaders.”
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