Kepu Tuipulotu Doubtful for England's Nations Championship Due to Knee Injury

Kepu Tuipulotu, an uncapped hooker, is now uncertain for England's Nations Championship campaign following a knee injury sustained during training on Tuesday.

The 21-year-old was expected to make his debut this autumn but will not be part of the squad for the match against Australia on November 8. The timeline for his recovery remains unclear.

Tuipulotu, who also qualifies for Wales, had previously been invited to train with the Welsh national team but chose to pursue opportunities with England. He joined Bath's academy in 2024 and signed a contract with the club until 2028. Other injury concerns for England include scrum-half Archie McParland and fly-half Fin Smith, while Gloucester's Seb Atkinson has been named to start as he works on his fitness.