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Ankle injury leaves Sam Underhill racing to be fit for England's Six Nations squad
Sam Underhill representing England

FLANKER Sam Underhill could be a doubt for England’s opening Six Nations games against Ireland and France.

Underhill’s club Bath have confirmed that he suffered an ankle ligament injury during last Sunday’s Premiership victory over Leicester.

The West Country club said that “further detail around his expected return” will be provided after he is reviewed by a specialist.

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