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Leicester Tigers back rower Emeka Ilione is ruled out for three months

Leicester Tigers back rower Emeka Ilione will be out for up to three months after injuring his shoulder in the narrow win against Sale Sharks last weekend ruling him out contention for a potential England debut this year.
Emeka Ilione breaks clear to score Leicester Tigers’ fourth try

Leicester Tigers back rower Emeka Ilione will be out for up to three months after injuring his shoulder in the narrow win against Sale Sharks last weekend ruling him out contention for a potential England debut this year.

The powerful 23-year-old, below, who came off the bench to score a crucial try to see off the Sharks, had three days prior been called up for a three-day training camp by England boss Steve Borthwick.

Ilione, who is in his final year as a medical student, has featured in all of Tigers’ league games this term after a stunning season last which included a try in their Premie...

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