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Katie Sands

England rugby camp hit by coronavirus as Eddie Jones forced to miss start of Six Nations camp

England head coach Eddie Jones is self-isolating after assistant coach Matt Proudfoot tested positive for coronavirus, the Rugby Football Union has announced.

The governing body said the test was carried out as part of England’s tournament testing regime for the upcoming Six Nations, which begins on February 6.

Proudfoot is not displaying any symptoms.

A statement said: "Head coach Eddie Jones and Simon Amor have been identified as contacts and will also isolate for a 10-day period, in accordance with government guidelines."

England's Six Nations squad is set to be announced on Friday, before players meet at St George's Park on Wednesday, January 27.

The RFU adds: "Following further negative tests, Jones and Amor will join up with the group on Thursday 28 January, in line with government regulation."

Wales, meanwhile, have announced their Six Nations squad today (Wednesday), before players link up on Monday.

You can follow live updates on the Six Nations squad announcement here.

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