Flanker Sam Underhill could be a doubt for England’s opening Guinness Six Nations games against Ireland and France. Underhill’s club Bath have confirmed that he suffered an ankle ligament injury during last Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership victory over Leicester. Update on Matt Garvey and Sam Underhill ➡️ https://t.co/8CpkgkLxVD pic.twitter.com/fgjDc2YckL— Bath Rugby (@bathrugby) January 2, 2019It is understood that Underhill could be sidelined for at least four weeks, and that will give England head coach Eddie Jones a fitness concern ahead of the Six Nations. “Bath Rugby can confirm that Matt Garvey and Sam Underhill are going to be out of action following injuries sustained in the win against Leicester Tigers on Sunday,” the club said in a statement on their official website. “Underhill sustained ligament damage to his ankle, and further detail around his expected return will be provided after his specialist review.”- Press Association

Source: Irish Examiner January 02, 2019 12:56 UTC