Manu Tuilagi to miss England tour

Sale Sharks can confirm that Manu Tuilagi has undergone a routine procedure on his knee which will rule the 31-year-old out of this summer’s England tour to Australia.

Best of luck with your recovery @Manutuilagi 💪🌹 https://t.co/XFLLI96Xji

— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) June 2, 2022

In a statement, the club confirmed:

"The club, in close consultation with England Rugby, have decided that a summer of rest and a full pre-season is the best course of action to ensure Manu is fit and available for Sale Sharks and England during a crucial year for both club and country.

"Everyone at the club wishes Manu all the best for his recovery and looks forward to seeing him at Carrington for the start of pre-season."

The 31-year-old missed the entirety of England's Six Nations campaign and was originally named to start against Wales but had to withdraw.