"Players who appeared on the Lions tour in Australia over the summer were mandated 10 weeks off, ensuring they will miss the first two rounds of the new season and be available for three before England begin their November campaign against the Wallabies. Tom Curry has undergone pre-planned wrist surgery, after starring for the Lions with a torn ligament, and is unlikely to feature for Sale before England in the autumn"
"In 2021 nine of England's 10 Test Lions suffered significant injuries the following season after returning ahead of schedule for their clubs. Eight years ago, Itoje and Owen Farrell were forced to sit out one of England's autumn fixtures after the 2017 Lions tour due to their exceptional workloads with Eddie Jones revealing the pair, who missed out on their 25,000 match fees, were furious."
Prem Rugby head coaches have urged Steve Borthwick to rest British & Irish Lions players during England's autumn internationals on welfare grounds. Lions participants were mandated 10 weeks off after the Australia tour, meaning they will miss the first two Premiership rounds and be available for three before England begin their November campaign against the Wallabies. Tom Curry has undergone pre-planned wrist surgery and is unlikely to feature for Sale before England. Players such as Tommy Freeman, Maro Itoje and Ben Earl who exceeded 30 matches last season are expected to be managed. Past seasons saw multiple Lions sustain significant injuries after early returns, prompting clubs to seek shared costs and special dispensation arrangements.
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