Ryles will remain in Australia until at least the summerThe Lions will decide next week if tour can go aheadEddie Jones’s plan to use the Six Nations to sharpen England’s attack needs to be revised because the Covid-19 lockdown has left his skills coach, Jason Ryles, stranded in Australia and unable to join the squad until at least the summer.
Jones, England’s head coach, will announce his 28-strong squad for the defence of the Six Nations title on Friday with the players gathering next week for a training camp at St George’s Park.