One good offload to Brown out the tackle, but needs to do a lot more to permanently oust Billy Vunipola.But despite Tuilagi himself playing the operation down as “a really minor procedure”, England head coach Jones expressed his concern for his future if his nightmare run of injuries doesn’t ease up.Asked if he was concerned by the string of setbacks, Jones said: “Yes, 100 per cent. Bounced off by Brown in a big collision and finally got South Africa off the mark with a penalty on the stroke of half-time.

1:07pm, 05 September 2020. Chip and chase just bounced kindly for May to run clear. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. Start your Independent Premium subscription today.The 27-year-old has been riddled with injury after injury in recent years and has not started a Test for England since the 2014 summer tour of New Zealand, having played just 16 minutes of international rugby in more than four years.Having suffered serious knee and pectoral injuries last season, Tuilagi saw his playing time limited to just 12 matches and he was left at home for the tour of South Africa which allowed him to go under the knife to correct a problem with his left knee.Shaky start on his return in place of Willie le Roux as he threw a debateable pass that was picked off by Slade before kicking straight into touch. Replaced just three minutes into the second half by the returning Schalk Brits.Disrupted England ball to win a penalty at the breakdown in the first half and was a rock in the scrum.Ne good carry in the second half but didn’t have the same impact that we’ve seen in the other two matches.Bone-shaking run over Slade that paved the way for Kriel’s try and was South Africa’s best carrier by a country mile.His threat was nullified at the breakdown as England enjoyed more front-foot ball. With Tuilagi set for another lengthy spell on the sidelines, we take a look at his previous injury record. Manu Tuilagi: From idolising Lomu to beating the All Blacks. This current setback is a cruel blow for the England centre, whose career has been ravaged by injury since 2003. England open their four-match programme against the Springboks, before facing reigning world champions the All Blacks, Japan and Australia.Meanwhile, Brad Shields should be up and running for the start of the season with Wasps, despite only finishing his commitments to the Hurricanes in New Zealand last weekend as they suffered a season-ending defeat by the Crusaders in the Super Rugby semi-finals.Tuilagi underwent surgery on his left knee during the summer and has been left out of the pre-season England squadManu Tuilagi has undergone an operation on his left knee during the summerEddie Jones was unable to select Manu Tuilagi in his pre-season England training squadIndependent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. His carrying was emphatic and he secured a brilliant turnover when he pinched the ball off Launchbury in the second half.

February 2012: Missed two 6 Nations games with a hamstring problem. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates.Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate?Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughtsPlease be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughtsManu Tuilagi has undergone an operation on his left knee during the summerManu Tuilagi has undergone an operation on his left knee during the summerEddie Jones was unable to select Manu Tuilagi in his pre-season England training squadJones fears for Tuilagi’s future after yet another operation Tuilagi lasted just 15 minutes against the French before being removed from the action.There was no obvious incident leading to the injury and many were left questioning how fit the centre was coming into the game.REPLACEMENT | Jonathan Joseph comes on for Manu Tuilagi.Tuilagi has struggled for fitness for the last four years and many fear the reoccurrence of the groin injury that accounted for much of his time spent on the sideline.The BBC’s Sonia McLoughlin said there was no obvious injury to Tuilagi and that he ‘waved off’ ice when it was brought out.Having been plagued with hamstring and knee injuries between 2014 and 2017, visited a Samoan witch doctor in November, 2017. ... Tuilagi savours ending his injury nightmare in front of his daughter. Very strong in the scrum – not least when he helped shove the South African pack into reverse in the dying minutes – and it was a very good 80 minute showing from the Harlequin.Another who produced his best performance in Cape Town. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. Struggled after the break and shifted out to the wing when Le Roux came on.Created a good chance when he finally saw the ball, but Kriel did him no favours. It was hoped that Worcester Warriors’ Ben Te’o could play a similar role to Tuilagi, but he lacks the sheer brutality that Tuilagi can inflict as a ball-carrier and has also suffered his own injury nightmare over the last year.Tuilagi was left out of the 44-man squad that Jones named on Thursday for this weekend’s pre-season training camp, but the news that he could feature in Leicester’s opening match of the season means he could yet feature in the next camp in September ahead of the autumn internationals. Attacking-wise, he is yet to seize his chance.Missed a drop-goal that was a bit of a risk from 45m out, but from the tee he was at his exemplary best as he kicked 20 points that effectively won the match.Strong both with and without the ball as he made a powerful carry to brush off Jantjies, and defensively he was smart to close down Kriel’s two-on-one.


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