England back-row Sam Jones to miss autumn internationals with broken leg
Sam Jones has broken his right leg, Wasps have confirmed
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Wasps back row forward Sam Jones suffered a cruel blow to his hopes of featuring in Eddie Jones' England's autumn internationals squad after sustaining a 'nasty' ankle injury during the three-day training camp in Brighton.
The 24-year-old suffered a fracture to his right fibula. The Rugby Football Union had initially claimed Jones had sustained ankle damage, however, Wasps on Wednesday released a statement confirming the fracture to his right leg.
"Following an X-ray, Wasps can confirm that back row forward Sam Jones has suffered a fracture of his right leg, fibula, during England training," said Wasps' statement.
"The club is awaiting the results of subsequent MRI scans and Jones will see a specialist on Friday afternoon to determine the extent of the injury."
Jones, one of the seven uncapped players invited to the camp by England head coach Jones, was tipped to replace the injured James Haskell for the Tests in November and December.
Wasps rugby director Dai Young rued the missed opportunity for Jones to don the red rose jersey and also acknowledged the loss for Wasps, all the while expressing confidence in his club's bench strength.
"It's a big blow and I really feel for Sam, because he has worked his socks off for Wasps and deservedly got his call-up to England," said Wasps boss Young.
"Sam has been one of the first names on my team sheet this season and he will be a big loss for us, but we are lucky to have a lot of talented back rowers at the club who have already stepped up this season.
"My biggest disappointment is for Sam as he's been playing so well and I'm sure would have made a good impression in the England camp.
"These things happen, but you can't help but feel sorry for him. It's too soon to know how long he will be out, but our medics and physios will look after him and we look forward to having him back when he is ready."
