Maro Itoje out of November Tests

2:57 PM GMT

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England will be without star Maro Itoje for the November Tests after he suffered a fractured hand at the weekend.

Itoje requires surgery and will be out for six weeks meaning he will be forced to sit out England's four end-of-year internationals.

Mark McCall, Saracens director of rugby, said: "For any team to lose a player of the ability of Maro is a blow and he will be missed through the autumn for both Saracens and England.

"What's now important for Maro is his recovery and we look forward to his return later this season."

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Maro Itoje out of November Tests