Overview

• The 24-year-old underwent shoulder surgery in the summer and will miss England’s autumn Tests.
• Leicester head coach Geoff Parling said nerve injuries make timelines unclear and confirmed he will not feature in the first half of the club season.
• Reports indicate he is unlikely to return before the start of 2026, leaving his availability for the Six Nations in question.
• The operation also removed him from consideration for England’s summer trip and the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia.
• Martin won the last of his 21 caps in February against France, with coaches praising his physicality and attitude even as they manage his injury risk.