Anthony Watson ruled out of England's Six Nations clash against France

Bath winger Anthony Watson will miss England's Six Nations opening encounter against France at Twickenham on 4th February due to a hamstring injury.

The 22-year-old picked up the injury during the recently concluded training camp in Portugal and a scan conducted on it revealed slight muscular strain.

Watson will now require three to four weeks of rehabilitation and England head coach Eddie Jones hopes he will return to action sometime during the tournament.

"It's disappointing news for Anthony and for England, but we know he'll rehab diligently to get himself right to go as soon as he can.

"We're confident he'll be in the mix later in the championship."

Watson also missed England's successful autumn series campaign with a broken jaw.