The RFU faces losses of up to $61 million over the next year-and-a-half due to the outbreak but will still provide a 7 million-pound relief package to community clubs in the country.
The 27-year-old Leicester centre picked up the injury in training and will be replaced by Sale wing Chris Ashton on the bench for the opening November test at Twickenham.
Lancaster was heavily criticised in the wake of England's flop, notably for selecting inexperienced player.
Chelsea have sounded out the Rugby Football Union (RFU) over a temporary move to Twickenham.
England’s rugby team appointed Mike Catt as attacking skills coach, the Rugby Football Union said.
