England's Manu Tuilagi (front) is tackled by New Zealand All Blacks' Ben Smith during their second rugby union test match at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin June 14, 2014. REUTERS/Anthony Phelps
LONDON (Reuters) - England centre Manu Tuilagi will not play in this year's World Cup after being convicted of three charges of assault and one of criminal damage, the Rugby Football Union and his club Leicester said on Friday.
"England coach Stuart Lancaster has spoken to Manu and informed him that, in the light of his conduct and subsequent conviction, he will not be considered for selection for England's Elite Playing Squads until January 2016," a joint statement said.
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