England have suffered another injury setback ahead of the November internationals after Harlequins flanker Chris Robshaw had knee surgery.
The 32-year-old sustained the injury in the Premiership game against Saracens and will miss up to eight weeks of action while he recovers.
Harlequins Head of Rugby Paul Gustard commented: “We are hugely disappointed to lose Chris for a short period of time while he recovers from this injury. Not least because he has been one of our standout performers across our first seven games this season and also because this period in the calendar provides the opportunity to represent England in the Autumn Internationals and I am sure he would have featured strongly in Eddie Jones’ plans for those matches.
“Knowing Chris’ character and resilience I am confident he will make the most of this opportunity and come back even better and stronger. He will still play an active role in leading our team despite not being able to take the field.”
England are already without the injured Billy Vunipola in the back-row while Nathan Hughes is expected to receive a suspension on Wednesday.