Chris Ashton to miss Six Nations after receiving 10-week ban for Luke Marshall gouge

Prolific try-scorer Ashton, who won the last of his 39 caps in New Zealand more than 18 months ago, has been widely backed to make the England starting line-up.

Saracens winger Chris Ashton has been ruled out of England’s entire RBS Six Nations campaign after being handed a 10-week suspension.

Prolific try-scorer Ashton, who won the last of his 39 England caps in New Zealand more than 18 months ago, has been widely backed to make the starting line-up for new coach Eddie Jones’ first game in charge.