England's wing Abby Dow fractured her leg in Saturday's Women's Six Nations win against WalesThis makes her doubtful for the October World Cup.
Dow wept in pain after she fell in an awkward tackle. Play was stopped for over 15 minutes during the first half while Dow received medical attention.
The Rugby Football Union (RFU), stated that “she is comfortable at hospital and will undergo surgery”.
It said that they are not yet in a position to provide a timeline for Dow’s recovery.
Centre Emily Scarratt was injured in September by a fractured leg. was playing again five months laterHowever, it is still not known if Dow's injury was more severe than Scarratt.
The World Cup will begin in New Zealand on the 8th of October. England is the favourite to win it.
Simon Middleton, England coach, stated that Dow was hurting on Saturday. “tough to take” for his players.
Middleton had only started Dow at fullback for the second time in her England career. Her injury further confuses the head Coach's complicated back three selections.
Sarah McKenna and Ellie Kildunne are the three full-back options. Lydia Thompson and Jess Breach can be used as alternatives to Dow's outstanding finishing on the wings.
Ugo Monye (ex-wingman of England men) says the Red Roses have lost “a huge weapon”. BBC Radio 5 Live's Rugby Union Weekly“She is one the Red Roses' superhuman women. She is a speedy, powerful, agile, and skilled runner.
The RFU said: “Everyone at England Rugby sends Abby our best wishes and wishes her a speedy recovery.”
“On behalf Abby, we would like to thank England supporters as well as the wider rugby family and for the support they have shown us following Saturday's match.”
