Sale Sharks fly-half George Ford will miss England’s summer time tour of Japan and New Zealand.
Ford began at fly-half all through this 12 months’s Six Nations however is at the moment recovering from a pre-existing Achilles damage.
England have due to this fact agreed with Sale that the 31-year-old won’t be chosen for his or her summer time fixtures.
“Naturally we’re disillusioned that George will not be with us in Japan and New Zealand however, following specialist medical recommendation, and in session with George himself, we now have determined that is the perfect plan of action,” stated head coach Steve Borthwick.
“George is a giant a part of the England group and is a superb skilled who I do know will rehab diligently to make sure he will get himself proper as quickly as he can.”
Borthwick will title his squad for the tour on Monday, with England enjoying Japan on 22 June and New Zealand on 6 and 13 July.