Sam Underhill to miss autumn internationals with bicep injury

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Sam Underhill to miss autumn internationals with bicep injury
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England flanker Sam Underhill has been ruled out for several months due to a ruptured bicep, requiring surgery later this week. The injury occurred during Bath's opening Premiership match against Harlequins, where Underhill was substituted in the 48th minute. He is expected to miss the upcoming Nations Championship, including three international fixtures in November against Australia, Japan, and New Zealand. Bath's head of rugby Johann van Graan expressed concern over the seriousness of the injury and noted Underhill's previous absence due to a shoulder surgery this summer.

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  • •Underhill sustained the injury in Bath's first game of the season.
  • •He has been capped 51 times by England and played all five Six Nations matches this year.
  • •Bath also faces injuries with new signing Jamie Bhatti and prop Vilikesa Sela sidelined.
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England and Bath flanker Sam Underhill is out for months with a ruptured bicep that requires surgery.

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