4 England players who could miss the Rugby World Cup 2019 due to injury

The England players are gearing up for the mega event that will take place in Japan this autumn and the fans are also getting excited to see their stars perform in the big stage, with a few for the last time, perhaps.

While some players are looking forward to the event to start, there are some that won't be that lucky. Injuries are really frustrating for the players, especially when it happens before the Rugby World Cup, but hey, there isn't much they can do about that.

Without much ado, let us look at the players that could miss the World Cup because of an injury.

Nowell sustained a nasty ankle injury for Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher Premiership final against Saracens, which he has had surgery on. Exeter coach Rob Baxter has said that he should be fit for the Rugby World Cup, but he faces a race to be 100% match fit come the first game in Japan.

The hooker has not played a game of rugby in 2019 due to a knee injury. While many thought his World Cup chances were all but over, Jones has refused to rule out his go-to captain, although some will understandably have their doubts.

The second-row finished the season for Saracens with no apparent injury, but is one of three England players in camp for rehabilitation after ankle surgery. Jones remains confident he will be ready for the World Cup, but he may not play any of the warm-up games.

He is a major doubt after sustaining a torn hamstring in the Champions Cup final, which required surgery. While he may still make the World Cup warm-up games, but hamstring injuries take a while to return to full fitness.