Tindall could miss entire Six Nations

[Jehna]

Tindall could miss entire Six Nations

From correspondents in London
February 04, 2008

ENGLAND centre Mike Tindall could miss the rest of the Six Nations after suffering a serious injury in the 26-19 defeat against Wales.

The Gloucester star is under observation in a London hospital after bruising to his liver during their defeat at Twickenham.

English Rugby Football Union officials say he is unlikely to play any further part in the tournament.

Fellow injury victims David Strettle, Tom Rees and Lewis Moody have been ruled out of their next clash against Italy in Rome as the problems pile up for coach Brian Ashton.

It is another blow for Tindall, who missed last year's World Cup when he failed to recover from a broken leg sustained on club duty.

Ashton is likely to recall Newcastle's Mathew Tait or his Falcons colleague Jamie Noon in place of Tindall for England's trip to Rome.

Harlequins wing Strettle has suffered an injury to the same part of his foot that forced him out of World Cup contention.

Strettle broke the fifth metatarsal in his left foot during a training session before the tournament.

Wasps flanker Rees has suffered a medial collateral ligament problem to his left knee.

Agence France-Presse

[JediKnight]

The Gloucester star is under observation in a London hospital after bruising to his liver during their defeat at Twickenham.

HTFU Tindall. The InnFORCEers all suffered bruised livers from their weekend trip to Melbourne but that won't rule us out of the remainder of the tournament!!!!!

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[AndyS]

Difference is that his liver probably isn't stiff as a surfboard - more training down the pub required.

[prop53]

England might miss the rest of the 6 nations also that is unless they decide to play some decent rugby