Ellis Genge has confirmed that he will sadly miss England’s summer tour of Japan and New Zealand after damaging his left calf just 35 minutes into Bristol Bears’ 53-28 win over Harlequins at the weekend.
The injury has been deemed severe enough to rule the 29-year-old prop out of full international duties over June and July.
Somewhat fortunately, the injury occurred during the final match of the Gallagher Premiership season, now leaving Genge with a good few months to work on his recovery without the stress and pressure of returning to first-team action.
Genge is expected to be out of action for ten weeks in total after undergoing a scan of his calf this week and a second diagnosis from doctors.
Taking to social media to express his feelings surrounding the layoff, Genge said: “Every cloud… obviously gutted to be ruled out of summer tour but get a chance to spend some proper quality time with the family. Thanks for the well wishes.”
Every cloud… obviously gutted to be ruled out of summer tour but get a chance to spend some proper quality time with the family.
Thanks for the well wishes.
— Gengey (@EllisGenge) May 24, 2024
This will, however, give England head coach Steve Borthwick the opportunity to insert some fresh blood into the team. Young Harlequin Fin Baxter has made a real point for himself this season, as has Bath’s Beno Obano who will also be looking for a potential return to the squad.
Borthwick has already received news this week that Ollie Chessum will be missing the tour due to a shoulder injury, with the England coach expected to look at George Martin as the natural starting replacement in the row.
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