Dragons back row Ross Moriarty and Wales captan Alun Wyn Jones underwent scans yesterday (Monday) due to shoulder injuries sustained on Saturday, in the game against New Zealand.
The scans revealed that neither Moriarty nor Jones will be able to participate further in the Autumn Nations Series, and will therefore be released from the squad.
Both players will require surgery with an estimated recovery period of a number of months respectively.
Former Dragon Taulupe Faletau has also been released from the Wales squad. Faletau’s ankle injury, sustained whilst training at Bath, will preclude him from taking any part in the Autumn Nations Series.
Cardiff Rugby’s Shane Lewis-Hughes and Ospreys’ Rhys Davies have now been called in to the squad.
Everyone at Dragons wishes Ross all the best with his operation and subsequent rehabilitation and recovery period.
