One of Wales' key performers in their recent surge to the U20 Summer Series final is set for an extended spell on the sidelines.
Morgan Lloyd had attracted interest from the English Championship during the recent tournament in Italy after a series of impressive displays, including a particularly strong effort against Georgia when his kicking and all-round game-control led to coach Byron Hayward describing him as “outstanding”.
The youngster from Blackwood had gone into the competition without a formal contract with his home region the Dragons.