Fly-half Ford ruled out of England summer tour

Sale Sharks fly-half George Ford will miss England's summertime circuit of Japan and New Zealand.

Ford started astatine fly-half passim this year's Six Nations but is presently recovering from a pre-existing Achilles injury.

England person truthful agreed pinch Sale that nan 31-year-old will not beryllium selected for their summertime fixtures.

"Naturally we're disappointed that George won't beryllium pinch america successful Japan and New Zealand but, pursuing master aesculapian advice, and successful consultation pinch George himself, we person decided this is nan champion people of action," said caput coach Steve Borthwick.

"George is simply a large portion of nan England squad and is an fantabulous master who I cognize will rehab diligently to guarantee he gets himself correct arsenic soon arsenic he can."

Borthwick will sanction his squad for nan circuit connected Monday, pinch England playing Japan connected 22 June and New Zealand connected 6 and 13 July.