"He should retire" - Sam Underhill ruled out of Six Nations after horror injury
Rugby NewsSaturday, 22 January 2022 at 15:32
It's truly worrying times for England flanker Sam Underhill after his comeback for Bath lasted just 15 minutes this afternoon.
Leinster made minimal fuss in booking their place in the last 16 of the Champions Cup with a commanding 64-7 win over the black, blue and whites.
In his first game since suffering a concussion against Gloucester on Boxing Day, the backrower appears to have suffered another bad one after making a tackle.
Underhill, who had been tipped for a recall by Eddie Jones this week, could now be ruled out for weeks or months after coming off early once again.
Earlier this week, the England coach had said: “Sam is not quite ready,
“He has had a fairly truncated period since the autumn but we are hopeful he will get himself fit and match ready for later in the tournament.”
One fan even commented that "Underhill needs to quit. He's going to seriously damage his health. I get worried every time he plays.'
Another added: "Underhill with a bad head knock again. He's been great this season when he's played but man I'm certainly worried about his future."
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BACK-THREE:
- 15 Elliot Daly (Saracens)
- 14. Louis Lynagh (Harlequins)
- 11. Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons)
Adam Radwan of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
CENTRES:
- 13. Jonathan Joseph (Bath RFC)
- 12. Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks)
Manu Tuilagi of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
HALFBACKS:
- 10. George Ford (Leicester Tigers)
- 9. Danny Care (Harlequins)
Leicester Tigers player George Ford (c) during the Gallagher Premiership rugby game between Leicester Tigers and Bath Rugby at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Nov 5th - PHOTO: Steve Bond/PPAUK
FRONT-ROW:
- 1. Mako Vunipola (Saracens)
- 2. Nic Dolly (Leicester Tigers)
- 3. Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers)
Mako Vunipola of England during the Autumn Nations Cup match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on November 21 2020. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
SECOND-ROW:
- 4. Elliot Stooke (Wasps)
- 5. Nick Isiekwe (Saracens)
Nick Isiekwe of Saracens wins the lineout ahead of Dan Thomas of Bristol Bears during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bristol Bears and Saracens at Ashton Gate on 17 Sep. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
BACK-ROW:
- 6. Tom Willis (Wasps)
- 7. Sam Underhill (Bath RFC)
- 8. Billy Vunipola (Saracens)
Sam Underhill of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
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