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Courtney Lawes is now an injury doubt for England in the Six Nations after he limped off in Northampton’s defeat to La Rochelle; Harlequins cruise into the last 16 with a win over the Sharks
Last updated: 21/01/23 15:41
Courtney Lawes limped off in Northampton’s Heineken Cup defeat
England flanker Courtney Lawes’ participation in this season’s Six Nations is in doubt after limping off in the 29th minute of Northampton’s 31-13 loss to La Rochelle in the Heineken Champions Cup.
Lawes has been struggling with injuries of late and if he is out it will be a serious blow to England’s chances of a successful campaign.
- vs Scotland – Saturday 4th February (Twickenham)
- vs Italy – Sunday 12 February (Twickenham)
- vs Wales – Saturday 25th February (Cardiff)
- v France – Saturday 11th March (Twickenham)
- vs Ireland – Saturday 18 March (Dublin)
Lawes’ loss completed a miserable afternoon for Saints, as center Fraser Dingwall was sent off for a high challenge just 10 minutes after the 33-year-old left the field, and lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto also received a red card on the pitch. time to die.
Referee Andrea Piardi showed a red card to Northampton Saints’ Lukhan Salakaia-Loto in the dying moments of the game.
With these two key departures, the Saints have no chance to compete with the reigning champion so that they fall to the fourth defeat in the competition, which leaves them rotten to the bottom of Pool B with only one point.
Quentin Lespiaucq-Brettes scored two tries for La Rochelle, Levani Botia, Ulupano Seuteni and Gregory Alldritt the others with Antoine Hastoy kicking three conversions.
Tom James scored a try for Northampton with Fin Smith adding two penalties and a conversion.
Harlequins 39-29 Sharks
Harlequins took advantage of the dry conditions to end their win drought with a 39-29 win over the Sharks that pushed them into the knockout stages of the Heineken Champions Cup.
Danny Care celebrated his 350th appearance for Quins with a try and there were also downs for Alex Dombrandt, Cadan Murley, Stephan Lewies and Nick David in a comfortable bonus-point win.
Danny Care crossed the whitewash on his 350th appearance
Gallagher’s 2021 Premier League champions enjoyed the sunshine at the Twickenham Stoop to continue the revival that began against Racing 92 a week earlier, securing their first win since December 18.
They led 21-8 in the first 20 minutes and in the face of a spirited comeback from a Sharks team featuring South African stars Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Ox Nche and Lukhanyo Am, they stormed back in the third quarter.
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