Mako Vunipola along with Jack Nowell will miss England’s first two matches in the Rugby World Cup, coach Eddie Jones has verified.
While Nowell is still stepping up his comeback from a foot injury england prop Vunipola suffered a recurrence of a hamstring injury during the month’s 57-15 win over Ireland.
Neither guy featured in the 37-0 pummelling of Italy of England on Friday night, and after the St James’ Park battle, Jones admitted the set will play no role in England’s first two World Cup matches from Tonga and USA .
Asked if the set can be fit for England’s opener, Jones said:”Mako definitely will not be but we believe he might possibly be appropriate for game three or game four at the pool phase.
“Jack Nowell has taken the past few days away so we have needed to carry him back somewhat. He must be correct, again like Mako. Everyone else is in training.”
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