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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Duncan Bech

England face Six Nations blow as flanker Sam Underhill needs ankle surgery

England flanker Sam Underhill is to undergo ankle surgery (Mike Egerton/PA) - (PA Archive)

England flanker Sam Underhill is unlikely to play any part in the Six Nations after his club Bath revealed he requires an ankle operation.

Underhill sustained the injury when coming on as a replacement in Sunday’s 35-34 defeat by Northampton and with no date given for his return, he looks set to miss the entire championship.

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