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Alex Dombrandt set for long absence following ACL injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:32 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Alex Dombrandt set for long absence following ACL injury

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Alex Dombrandt of Harlequins will face an extended period on the sidelines due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained during England's international against a France XV. The injury occurred during a non-Test summer warm-up, which England lost 35-19. Dombrandt, 29, was expected to participate in the upcoming Nations Championship but is now awaiting surgery and rehabilitation after being left out of the final squad. The Harlequins captain had a challenging season last year, scoring 10 tries in 21 appearances as the team finished ninth in the Premiership.

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•Dombrandt suffered an ACL injury in an international match.
•He is expected to be sidelined for much of the 2026-27 season.
•The injury occurred during England's loss to France XV.
•Dombrandt was excluded from the final training squad for the Nations Championship.
•He was the captain and key player for Harlequins last season.

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