Sebastian Negri apologises for injury to England's Willis

Sebastian Negri apologises for injury to England's Willis

 Italy flanker Sebastian Negri has issued an apology to England's Jack Willis following a knee injury during the final quarter of England's 41-18 Six Nations victory over Italy on Saturday.

Negri was performing a move known as a 'crocodile roll', used to twist a player from a ruck, an action which is allowed in rugby union so long as it does not involve a tackle around the neck.



"A quick message to Jack Willis. So sorry about what happened yesterday," Negri tweeted Sunday.


"Just horrible and never nice to see. Myself and all the @Federugby (Italy team) boys are wishing you all the best.

"I hope to see you back on the field again soon. Take care and we all know you will be back stronger. Seb".


England coach Eddie Jones, speaking after Saturday's match, expressed his worry about the extent of Willis' latest injury.

"We're all concerned," Jones told reporters. "He's on crutches. He'll be examined tomorrow (Sunday) but obviously it didn't look good and probably isn't good.

"We'll just wait and see. He's got some sort of knee injury and has been in the dressing room with us."

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