England centre Manu Tuilagi has been ruled out of Saturday’s Six Nations match against Scotland due to a groin injury sustained during their shock defeat by France over the weekend, England coach Eddie Jones says.
Tuilagi limped off early in the 24-17 loss in Paris when he tweaked his groin and scans confirmed the Leicester player had a low grade strain that will keep him out of the Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield.
But Jones said he was optimistic the 28-year-old would return in time for their home fixture against Ireland later this month.
“He has got a slight low-grade adductor strain,” the Australian told reporters on Tuesday.
“But hopefully he will be fit for Ireland, which is very good news, outstanding news.”
England are fourth in the standings after the first round of fixtures while Scotland are fifth.