George Ford could be fit for England’s autumn internationals

Initial fears of a long lay-off have now eased, providing a major boost for the Sharks and England head coach Steve Borthwick.

FITNESS RACE: George Ford does not require surgery. Picture:  PA

George Ford could be fit for England’s autumn internationals after being told he does not require surgery on a torn thigh muscle.

Fly-half Ford underwent a scan on Monday after suffering the injury two days earlier during Sale Sharks’ 45-26 Gallagher Premiership defeat against Saracens.