Manu Tuilagi to miss England's tour to Australia with hamstring injury

Tuilagi to miss England's tour to Australia

Manu Tuilagi will play no part in England's tour of Australia due to a hamstring injury.

The Leicester Tigers centre suffered the problem during his club's 44-17 defeat to Saracens in the Premiership semi-final on Saturday.

Despite doubts over his fitness, the 25-year-old was included in the England squad, but after undergoing a scan on Monday, he has been ruled out of the three-Test tour.

"It's bad luck for Manu so close to the tour but it provides a great opportunity for someone else," said England head coach Eddie Jones. "We wish Manu all the best and a quick recovery."

Tuilagi's replacement will be announced on May 29.

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