England forward ruled out of the Six Nations after ruptured ACL
Rugby NewsSunday, 07 December 2025 at 11:58
Bath and England tighthead Will Stuart is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected Achilles tendon rupture during Bath’s Investec Champions Cup clash with Munster.
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Stuart went down in the 47th minute when a scrum collapsed, receiving prolonged treatment before being helped from the field. The early signs are worrying.
Bath head of rugby admitted the prognosis looks bleak:
“He’s not in a good way. It looks like it’s his Achilles. I’m no medical expert, but he couldn’t even stand when he came off. I’ll get an update later, but it looks very serious.”
The setback also delivers a major blow to England boss Steve Borthwick, with the 2026 Six Nations drawing closer.
Despite Stuart’s injury, Bath produced a dominant performance, smashing Munster 40–14 after racing into a 28–0 lead in torrential conditions.
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