Jonny May called up to England squad despite dislocating his elbow just TWO weeks ago
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Jonny May receives shocking call-up for England just TEN DAYS after dislocated elbow… as Eddie Jones names his 36-man squad, including Owen Farrell, for Autumn Nations League game with Argentina
- Jonny May suffered a dislocated elbow in Gloucester’s win over London Irish
- The Gloucester winger was expected to have a significant spell on the sidelines
- However, just ten days since the injury, he has been announced in the roster
- Owen Farrell also made England’s 36-man squad for Sunday’s game
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There was a big shock in Eddie Jones’ 36-man roster for the Autumn Nations match with Argentina as Jonny May was called up just ten days after dislocating his elbow.
May dislocated his elbow in Gloucester’s 22-21 Gallagher Premiership win over London Irish on October 21 after tangling with Ben Loader.
He was seen walking away after the game with a brace on his arm and was not expected to be available during the Autumn Nations.
Jonny May has been called up to the England squad ten days after dislocating his elbow
May was seen with a brace on his arm after the injury while playing for Gloucester
Saracens fly-hall Owen Farrell has also been named in the roster after suffering a concussion during a Premiership game.
Farrell accidentally fell to his knee during a clash in the Saracens’ 22-20 Premiership win at Exeter on October 22.
Farrell returned to the squad and will continue into the latter stages of his return to play protocols at the camp.
Jamie George, Henry Arundell and Will Stuart will continue their rehabilitation at the camp, while Lewis Ludlam was unavailable for selection after suffering an abdominal wall injury before joining the squad.
Sean Robinson of Newcastle Falcons has also been called up for the roster.
May suffered the injury after an air feud with London Irish player Ben Loader
Eddie Jones announced May as part of his 36-man squad in the team’s shock shot
May’s injury to London Irish came in the 26th minute after he and Loader collided in mid-air.
Sensing immediately that the injury was serious, he kept his left arm flat on the ground and called for medics before climbing to his feet minutes later and leaving the field with the injury protected by a large brace.
Prior to his injury, Jones praised May’s ‘return to form’ after coming back from a knee injury and the dose of Covid that kept him from playing Australia in July.
Owen Farrell also made it to the team after a concussion with Saracens
England’s second-highest try-scorer of all time was poised to return to the wing for tests against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa, but the injury meant a significant period in the treatment room seemed likely.
However, his call-up means he could play a part in the Autumn Nations, although it would still be a surprise to see him in action against Argentina on Sunday.
Eddie Jones’s England squad is in Jersey for training camp, before taking on Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa in Twickenham on successive weekends.