Injured Hughes released from squad as England ring changes


FILE PHOTO: Britain Rugby Union - England Training & Press Conference - Pennyhill Park, Bagshot, Surrey - 24/2/17 England's Nathan Hughes during training Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Boyers Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - England's Nathan Hughes has been released from the squad for Saturday's international against Samoa as he recuperates from a knee injury, the Rugby Football Union said on Tuesday.

The No.8, who was impressive in the two November test wins, has returned to Wasps after suffering bruising to a bone in his knee which will keep him out for three to four weeks.

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