Wednesday 12 April 2017 16:06, UK
Harlequins forward Jack Clifford will not be in contention for England's summer tour of Argentina due to injury.
The 24-year-old, who has won 10 caps during Eddie Jones' England coaching reign, is to undergo shoulder surgery.
Quins said the operation will repair a recurring injury that Clifford sustained earlier this season. He is expected to be sidelined for 12 weeks.
Clifford is set to miss his club's three remaining Aviva Premiership games against Exeter, Wasps and Northampton, in addition to possible European Champions Cup qualification play-off fixtures late next month.
Quins rugby director John Kingston said: "While it is hugely disappointing for Jack to miss the conclusion of our season, the issue needed addressing immediately.
"I have no doubt Jack will do all that he can to get himself back to fitness and return all the better and stronger for it."
Clifford featured twice during England's Six Nations title-winning campaign this year, starting the victory against Wales in Cardiff, before featuring as a replacement when Italy were beaten at Twickenham.
England face two Tests against Argentina in June, with Jones due to announce his tour squad next week.
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