Courtney Lawes ruled out for three months in further England injury blow

England and Northampton lock Courtney Lawes (Adam Davy/PA)

England head coach Eddie Jones has been dealt a second major injury blow with lock Courtney Lawes ruled out of action for up to 12 weeks.

The Northampton forward, who has won 85 caps, was hurt during Saints’ Gallagher Premiership game against Sale last week.