Two injured England players are now a major worry for Eddie Jones for the end-of-year internationals, which includes a clash with the world-champion Springboks.

Wing Jonny May is suspected to have suffered a dislocated elbow in Gloucester’s 22-21 English Premiership victory over London Irish on Friday.

That was not all for England coach Jones to ponder as London Irish fullback Henry Arundell went off with strapping on his right foot to put in doubt his fitness for the Red Roses’ autumn opener against Argentina on 6 November.

The Boks will kick off their European tour against Ireland in Dublin on 5 November, followed by Tests against France in Marseille a week later. Italy await on 19 November, while the tour will conclude against England at Twickenham on 26 November.

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Wing Ben Loader had an unwitting role in both injuries, first by colliding with Exiles teammate Arundell as the pair covered the backfield in response to a Louis Rees-Zammit chip and chase.

The 19-year-old Arundell played on for what seemed longer than was necessary but eventually departed in the 19th minute in clear discomfort.

Seven minutes later, he was joined in the stands by May, who tangled with Loader as they competed in the air for a kick and fell awkwardly.

Immediately sensing the injury was serious, he kept his left arm flat on the floor and called for medics before rising several minutes later and leaving the field with the damage protected by a large brace.

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