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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Latham-Coyle

England facing prop crisis with Asher Opoku-Fordjour ruled out of Six Nations

Asher Opoku-Fordjour will miss the Six Nations through injury - (Getty Images)

England are facing a significant issue at prop for the Six Nations with Asher Opoku-Fordjour the second tighthead to be ruled out of the tournament.

The 21-year-old, who can play on both sides of the scrum, has sustained a shoulder injury in Sale Sharks training and will undergo surgery on Friday that is set to sideline him for at least a couple of months.

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