He and fellow Bath team mate Lewis Moody played in Bath’s 6-6 draw against Harlequins at the weekend, but both have picked up injuries.
The former Jersey RFC star has reported back to England’s training camp with a neck injury, prompting a call-up for Gloucester’s James Simpson-Daniel to come in as cover.
Northampton No8 Phil Dowson has been called into the squad as cover for Moody, who suffered a cut to the top of his head during a club match on Sunday.
