England injury news and expected return dates including Ford & Nowell

The 27-year-old remains sidelined having had surgery on his foot straight after the Premiership final, battling through the pain to play in Exeter's two biggest games of the 2019/20 season. Rob Baxter revealed on the 17th November that it will be a long-term recovery due to the complicated nature of the operation.

Expected return date: Unknown

The 31-year-old suffered an ankle injury in late September that required specialist treatment, ruling him out of action for up to 12 weeks. Although he will miss the entire Autumn schedule, he should be back for the start of the 2021 Six Nations.

Expected return date: Around New Year

The fly-half has emerged as an injury doubt for England’s Six Nations finale against Italy a week on Saturday with a pre‑existing achilles problem and has withdrawn from the Teddington camp. He's expected to return against Ireland this weekend.

Expected return date: This weekend

Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond has revealed on the 1st October that he has been ruled out for six months with a torn Achilles tendon. He will miss England’s remaining 2020 Six Nations game with Italy and possibly the entire 2021 tournament. Tuilagi will also be unavailable for the Autumn Nations Cup, which starts this November.

Expected return date: Late March/early April

The hooker could be back in action as early as this weekend having had a 'tidy up' surgery on his knee during the very short off-season, according to Exeter boss Rob Baxter.

Expected return date: Soon!

The Bath man's game was cut short against Georgia as he picked up an injury in the 38th minute after breaking the line on a classic arching run to set-up a try for full-back Elliott Daly for England's most eye-catching score of the game.

It looked like Joseph had injured his leg as he was helped from the field by a pair of medical staff supporting his weight with his arms around their shoulders. But post-match England boss Jones confirmed the injury was just a 'back spasm' and he is 'hopeful' the back will be available to face Ireland next weekend.

Expected return date: This weekend