Scarlets Medical Update

Scarlets have today issued a medical update ahead of Sunday’s Guinness PRO12 game against Zebre Rugby at Parc y Scarlets.

Morgan Allen
Number 8 Allen suffered a ruptured bicep during a contact training session ahead of Scarlets’ opening PRO12 clash against Glasgow. He is back in contact progression training and is expected to make a return to action in the next couple of weeks.

Will Boyde
Scarlets’ young flanker Will Boyde suffered medial ligament damage to his foot at the region’s friendly against the Dragons in August. Following complex surgery to his foot Scarlets’ young flanker is expected to make a return in January.

Peter Edwards
Tighthead prop Edwards suffered elbow ligament damage in the European Rugby Champions Cup clash against Racing 92 on 21^st November. He will undergo surgery next week and is expected to be out for up to 12 weeks.

Steffan Hughes
Former Wales Under 20s captain Steffan Hughes underwent knee reconstruction surgery in January. He made a return to action, for Llanelli RFC, months ahead of schedule on Thursday 26^th November.

Rhodri Jones
The Welsh international prop suffered a torn pec during World Cup training. He made a return to action, for Llanelli RFC, on Thursday 26^th November and is hoping to make his first regional appearance off the replacements bench since January.

Josh Lewis
Outside half Lewis is following concussion protocol after a knock in Scarlets Premiership Select XV defeat to Bristol last week.

Josh Macleod
Scarlets development player Josh Macleod suffered a broken ankle in Llanelli’s clash against Carmarthen Quins. He has undergone reconstructive surgery, is now out of the protective boot and is expected to make a return ahead of schedule in January.

Jack Payne
Australian forward Payne suffered an ankle injury in Llanelli RFC’s defeat to Pontypridd in September. He is making good progress and is expected to return at the end of December.

Rory Pitman
Number 8 Rory Pitman suffered a ruptured bicep (left arm) whilst representing Llanelli RFC against Bridgend. He has undergone surgery and is likely to be sidelined until the New Year.

Liam Williams
Fullback Williams has undergone re-surgery on a metatarsal fracture in his foot. He is expected to make a return to action in January.

Scott Williams
Williams suffered a knee injury in Wales’ victory over England in the Rugby World Cup. He is endeavouring to make a return to action by the end of the season.