England fly-half George Ford has been ruled out of the national team's Summer Tour to Japan and New Zealand due to an Achilles injury. The 31-year-old, in agreement with Sale Sharks, will stay home to manage the pre-existing issue. Ford joins Ellis Genge and Ollie Chessum on the injured list. This development leaves Marcus Smith and Fin Smith in contention for the starting fly-half position. Head coach Steve Borthwick will make the final decision on who will fill Ford's role.
BREAKING: England fly-half George Ford will miss internationals in Japan and New Zealand this summer due to Achilles problem 🚨🏉 https://t.co/dUD130n5qQ
🏴 NEW: George Ford has been ruled out for England's Summer Tour with an Achilles injury. Ford joins Ellis Genge and Ollie Chessum on the injured list. Looks like it's going to be a straight shootout between Marcus and Fin Smith for the starting fly-half spot... #EnglandRugby
🔺 NEW: George Ford will not tour with England this summer with Steve Borthwick understood to be leaving the fly half at home to manage a niggling achilles issue. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/4TJj70tGLN
George Ford will miss England’s Summer Series to Japan and New Zealand. The fly-half is recovering from a pre-existing achilles injury and together with Sale Sharks it has been agreed that the 31-year-old will not tour with England this summer.
BREAKING: RFU statement: George Ford ruled out of England tour, writes Liam Heagney 👨💻 #EnglandRugby #JPNvENG #NZRvENG #rugby Tap below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/dYqOayxdPf
George Ford will miss @EnglandRugby Summer Series to Japan and New Zealand. The fly-half is recovering from a pre-existing achilles injury and together with Sale Sharks it has been agreed that the 31-year-old will not tour with England this summer.
Ford to miss summer tour to recover from injury https://t.co/GdAUBvsgSh
Exclusive: George Ford to miss 🏴 summer tour matches with 🇯🇵 and 🇳🇿 due to Achilles injury, leaving Marcus and Fin Smith in a straight shootout to be Steve Borthwick's No 10 next month. https://t.co/SG0w5ROASr