England's Anthony Watson set to miss autumn internationals after breaking jaw during training camp

Sidelined: Anthony Watson
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Duncan Bech6 October 2016

England wing Anthony Watson has broken his jaw and is set to miss the autumn internationals, his club Bath have announced.

The injury occurred during a three-day training camp in Brighton, and the news comes the day after it was revealed Wasps flanker Sam Jones fractured his right leg while doing judo during the same stint on the south coast.

"It's too early for a full medical prognosis on how long he'll be out for, but it's likely he'll miss the autumn internationals," Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder said.

If confirmed, Watson's absence will rob England of their main strike weapon for the visits of South Africa, Fiji, Argentina and Australia to Twickenham beginning on November 12.

The 22-year-old has amassed 12 tries in 24 Tests and was a certain starter on the wing, fitness permitting.

"Anthony's in great hands with our medical team and we look forward to seeing him back on the pitch when he's ready," Blackadder said.

Watson's Bath colleague Semesa Rokoduguni is favourite to fill the void on the right wing with Jack Nowell operating on the left.

England's brief visit to Brighton has proved costly with Bath and Wasps potentially facing lengthy absences of two important players.

ENGLAND'S AUTUMN ACTION

Nov 12 | vs South Africa

Nov 19 | vs Fiji 

Nov 26 | vs Argentina

Dec 3 | vs Australia

All Tests at Twickenham,  kick-offs 2.30pm

Flanker James Haskell, back row Jack Clifford and centre Manu Tuilagi had already been ruled out of the entire autumn through injury, while uncertainty shrouds the back problems incurred by Owen Farrell and Dylan Hartley with dates for their return yet to be set.

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