Shoulder surgery rules Chris Robshaw out of entire Six Nations campaign

England must already do without talisman number eight Billy Vunipola for at least the Six Nations' early rounds, while captain Dylan Hartley will be short of match-sharpness.

Chris Robshaw will miss the entire RBS Six Nations with a shoulder problem that further deepens England's injury troubles.

The 30-year-old flanker was due for surgery on his left shoulder on Monday, with Harlequins expecting him to be sidelined for three months.