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England centre Riki Flutey is concerned that a shoulder injury may keep him out of the upcoming autumn internationals.

Flutey, who is currently playing for Brive in France, is set to go into hospital early next week and depending on the results, maybe be out for some time. He was first injured at the start of the year, but it was further exacerbated during the Lions rugby tour over the summer.

Speaking about what’s to happen next, he said:

“I’m having an arthroscopy. They’ll find it needs a clean-out or if it’s a big tear which means surgery and three months out.”

Having carried the injury for months, Flutey believes he needs to get the problem addressed so that he can go out and give 100% in future matches. He is now a first-choice player for England and played the third Lions Test, where they beat the Springboks 28-9.

However, he has played only once for Brive as a result of this injury. Therefore it has been deemed time to see a specialist.

England are set to play Australia, Argentina and New Zealand during November, but Flutey is likely to miss all three games.