Cipriani set to rejoin England

Danny Cipriani will report for England duty on Monday with World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio underlining the Wasps youngster's "dedication" to rugby.

The 20-year-old was axed from England's Calcutta Cup team for the defeat against Scotland after being pictured leaving a London night-spot after midnight last Thursday morning.

Cipriani made a 20-minute substitute's appearance as Wasps beat Harlequins 29-25 on Sunday and club captain Dallaglio said: "Danny is very serious about his rugby. That's why he pays for his own fitness coach, sprint coach and kicking coach. That shows the dedication he has got."

He added: "We have no issues with Danny, and we can move on from that story and so can Danny.

"England need all their best players at the moment - clearly."

Wasps rugby director Ian McGeechan praised Cipriani's approach over the difficult past few days, adding: "He has actually handled it very well.

"He wanted to just show that when he has his rugby kit on he has got a lot to offer.

"There are ways of dealing with things, and we feel it could probably have been dealt with more sensitively.

"To take effectively his first cap away is a big call.

"We are not condoning anything, but we think it could have been handled differently."