Ollie Lawrence's season ends due to Achilles injury

England centre Ollie Lawrence has confirmed that his season has come to an abrupt end following a serious Achilles injury sustained during the Six Nations match against Italy.

This setback not only sidelines him for the remainder of the season but also ends his hopes of participating in the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour of Australia.

The incident occurred early in the match at Twickenham, with Lawrence going down off the ball and requiring immediate medical attention. He was subsequently stretchered off the field, and post-match assessments revealed a ruptured left Achilles tendon.

Visibly emotional, Lawrence later addressed the situation on social media, stating, "Lost for words... That's not how I imagined my season to end! Extremely grateful to have such an amazing partner, family and friends around me to take on this next chapter.

"The comeback is always greater than the setback."

England head coach Steve Borthwick acknowledged the severity of the injury, referring to it as a "tough" Achilles injury.

He emphasized the team's adaptability in the face of adversity, highlighting their ability to adjust tactics promptly following Lawrence's departure. Borthwick also expressed hope that the injury might not be as severe as initially feared, pending further assessments.

In light of Lawrence's unavailability, Bath's Max Ojomoh has been called up to the England training squad ahead of their final Six Nations match against Wales. Ojomoh's inclusion offers head coach Borthwick additional options as he strategizes for the crucial upcoming fixture.