Scarlets have today issued a medical update following the two opening rounds of the Guinness PRO12 campaign as the region prepares for a two-week break in the competition as the Rugby World Cup gets underway.
Morgan Allen
Number 8 Morgan Allen ruptured a bicep in a training session ahead of Scarlets’ opening Guinness PRO12 clash against Glasgow. He has undergone surgery and is expected to be out for up to 16 weeks.
Will Boyde
Scarlets’ young flanker Will Boyde suffered medial ligament damage to his knee at the region’s friendly against the Dragons in August. Following complex surgery to his foot the flanker is expected to be out for up to 16 weeks.
Steffan Hughes
Former Wales Under 20s captain Steffan Hughes underwent knee reconstruction surgery in January after an injury sustained playing for Llanelli RFC. He is ahead of schedule and is targeting a return in December.
Rhodri Jones
The Welsh international prop suffered a torn pec during World Cup training. He is following a rehabilitation programme at Parc y Scarlets and is expected to make a return in November.
Wyn Jones
Loosehead prop Jones sustained a knee injury during pre-season training. Having undergone corrective knee surgery the Llandovery product has returned to full scrimmaging and will progress this week with running and intensive rehabilitation. He will return to full rugby training next week.
Josh Lewis
Outside half Lewis underwent knee reconstruction surgery; he is continuing to progress well and is on course to return in October.
Jack Payne
Australian forward Payne suffered an ankle injury in Llanelli RFC’s defeat to Pontypridd last week and went under the knife on Tuesday 15th September.
Harry Robinson
Top try scoring winger Harry Robinson underwent surgery to a significant neck injury at the end of the last season. He has returned to non-contact training and will continue his progression to contact over the coming weeks. Robinson is expected to make a return in October.
Michael Tagicakibau
Winger Tagicakibau was a late absentee from Scarlets’ first home game of the season on Saturday having pulled up in the pre-match warm-up with a hamstring strain. He has started his strengthening programme.
Rhodri Williams
Scrum half Williams suffered a knock to the head in the opening round of the Guinness PRO12 campaign against Glasgow and will follow return to play protocols.
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