Injured Tuipulotu a doubt for England's autumn Tests

Hooker Kepu Tuipulotu has emerged as a doubt for England's Nations Championship campaign after picking up a knee injury in national training on Tuesday.

The uncapped 21-year-old had been tipped to make his England breakthrough this autumn.

However, it is understood he will not be included in the England squad for the opener with Australia on 8 November, with an exact timeframe on his return unclear.

Tuipulotu also qualifies for Wales, the country of his birth, and was even invited to train with the senior side by then-coach Warren Gatland but opted to focus on England.

He joined Bath's academy in 2024 and signed a contract with the club until 2028 earlier this year.