England star James Haskell ruled out of Autumn Internationals after needing surgery on his bust foot
Red Rose flanker will be sidelined for up to six months after reconstructive surgery on big toe he damaged in Australia
JAMES HASKELL is out of England's autumn internationals after needing surgery on his bust foot.
The Red Rose flanker will be sidelined for up to six months after reconstructive surgery on a big toe.
The 31-year-old was man of the series as England whitewashed Australia this summer.
But now he will miss games against South Africa, Fiji, Argentina and the Wallabies at Twickenham in October and November.
Wasps boss Dai Young said: "We’re all really disappointed for James and we are all wishing him a speedy recovery.
“James’ performances with England, both in the 3-0 series win over Australia and in England’s Six Nations Grand Slam success, have been hugely impressive.
"Everyone at Wasps knows how hard James works to make those performances happen, and we know he’ll be working just as hard to come back in the best shape possible.
“Our medical team will be working closely with James over the next few months to get him back to full fitness and in the meantime there will be a good opportunity for the other back row players we have at the club to stake a claim.”