Courtney Lawes is the latest player struck down by the England injury curse after being sent home from Portugal. The Lions lock flew home on Saturday for specialist treatment on his back and is a major doubt for England's opening autumn Test against South Africa. The pack has already been hit by the withdrawal of Mako and Billy Vunipola — with almost 20 players out for the autumn series. 'He has taken part in modified training this week,' said forwards coach Steve Borthwick. 'I'd made peace with the fact I'd made my last appearance but I never gave up,' said Morgan.

Source: Daily Mail October 27, 2018 21:33 UTC