Former St Joseph’s College rugby player Lewis Ludlam will miss England’s forthcoming Under-20 6-Nations campaign.

The Northampton Saints youngster, who has been featuring for Coventry as a dual-registered player, broke his leg and tore his ankle ligaments whilst playing for the Midlanders recently.

England begin their campaign with a game against Wales, in France, tomorrow evening, before facing Italy, Ireland, Scotland and France.

Ludlam, who skippered St Jo’s hopes to be fit for this summer’s Under-20 World Cup.