England lose Watson to broken jaw, and Jones to judo injury
ByReuters
Updated 06/10/2016 at 12:25 GMT
Flanker Sam Jones sustained a fractured leg during a judo session - yes, judo - while in training with England, while winger Anthony Watson is out with a broken jaw.
Anthony Watson - England
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Both will miss the Autumn internationals.
Jones, 24, was called into the England squad for the first time by coach Eddie Jones and had been in contention to make his test debut.
"It's a big blow and I really feel for Sam because he has worked his socks off for Wasps and deservedly got his call-up to England," Wasps director of rugby Dai Young told the club website.
"My biggest disappointment is for Sam as he's been playing so well and I'm sure would have made a good impression in the England camp."
Watson, 22, is an even bigger blow to the team, however. He has scored 12 tries in his 24 caps, and started all three games in England's whitewash of Australia earlier this year.
"Anthony Watson broke his jaw in the England training camp earlier this week," Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder said.
"It's too early for a full medical prognosis on how long he'll be out for, but it's likely he'll miss the Autumn internationals."
England, unbeaten this year, host South Africa at Twickenham on November 12 before meeting Fiji, Argentina and Australia.
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