google-site-verification: googlec7193c3de77668c9.html

Ollie Chessum: Leicester Tigers forward a doubt for England’s autumn campaign

Leicester Tigers forward Ollie Chessum is a doubt for England’s autumn internationals after sustaining a knee injury in training.

England are waiting on the results of a scan and have yet to confirm the severity of the injury to the lock, who can also play at flanker.

The 24-year-old was a key part of England’s pack during this year’s Six Nations but missed the summer tour of Japan and New Zealand following shoulder surgery.

Steve Borthwick’s England side begin their November campaign at home to the All Blacks next Saturday.

Speaking after his side’s 32-29 win at Saracens, Leicester boss Michael Cheika described Chessum as a “warrior” and said he would be “ready to go” as soon as possible.

The Tigers won at the Stone X for the first time since 2018 to make it five wins out of six under new boss Cheika.

Sarries – who were badly hit by injuries in the build-up – missed the chance to go top of the table, with Bath leading the Premiership after six rounds following a 40-13 win over Sale.

Elsewhere, Gloucester beat Newcastle 36-7 at Kingsholm.


Source link

Advertisements

See also  Ireland v Australia: Edel McMahon says World Cup build-up beginning

Check Also

The Prem: Gloucester 48-0 Harlequins: Cherry and Whites thrash pointless Quins

A progressive move down the right gave Gloucester fly-half Charlie Atkinson – three days after …

The Prem: Bristol 34-26 Northampton: Bristol get revenge on reigning champions

Thankfully, Janse van Rensburg was up and walking around during the break, but his absence …

Ireland v Japan: Hosts secure comprehensive win over visitors

Ireland (22) 43 Tries: Cahill, Hogan, Jones, McGann, Parsons, McInerney, Barrett Cons: O’Brien 2, Breen …

Leave a Reply

Available for Amazon Prime