Police fear Tom Voyce has died after trying to cross a Northumberland ford flooded by Storm Darragh.
The rugby community has rallied around the loved ones of former England rugby international Tom Voyce, who went missing in an area flooded by Storm Darragh.Matt Dawson, who played alongside Mr Voyce at Wasps between 2004 and 2006, said he could not "express his sadness".A search has been ongoing since Sunday lunchtime when the 43-year-old did not return home from an evening with friends.
Mr Voyce was capped nine times for England from 2001 until 2006 and played for Wasps, Bath and Gloucester before retiring from the sport in 2013. British & Irish Lions said they sent their "heartfelt thoughts and prayers" to Mr Voyce's family and friends "during this deeply distressing time".Premiership Rugby added: "Everyone at Premiership Rugby is devastated by the news regarding Tom Voyce.Bath Rugby said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Tom Voyce at this incredibly distressing time.
Storm Darragh brought severe weather to the UK from the early hours of Saturday morning, prompting a number of flood warnings.
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