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England's Underhill to miss autumn internationals

England's Underhill to miss autumn internationals

Summary

England rugby player Sam Underhill will miss the autumn Nations Championship games after rupturing his bicep during a Bath club game. He will have surgery and is expected to be out until December or January, missing both international matches and part of the domestic season.

Key Facts

  • Sam Underhill, England flanker, injured his bicep in the first game of the Premiership season.
  • The injury happened during Bath's away win against Harlequins.
  • Underhill will have surgery later this week.
  • He is expected to be sidelined until December or January.
  • Underhill will miss England's three autumn internationals against Australia, Japan, and New Zealand.
  • He has played 51 times for England and featured in all Six Nations matches this year.
  • Bath also have other injured players, including Jamie Bhatti, Vilikesa Sela, and Will Muir.
  • Ben Spencer and Louie Hennessey may return to training in October.
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