Piers Francis withdraws from England squad after positive Covid-19 test

Northampton centre will not take part in training campRFU has created a secure bubble in Teddington hotelFears that Covid-19 could disrupt the looming block of autumn international fixtures are mounting following the withdrawal of Northampton’s Piers Francis from Eddie Jones’s initial England training squad. Francis has tested positive and will now isolate at home rather than participate in a three-day camp in Teddington.The Saints centre was one of three players who, according to Jones, were awaiting medical clearance prior to their arrival, underlining the problems facing all sporting teams …