Courtney Lawes ruled out for 12 weeks
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Northampton Saints can confirm that, following consultation between the Club's medical staff and a specialist, Courtney Lawes will undergo surgery on the ankle injury he sustained against Sale Sharks last week.
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Lawes left in the ninth minute after falling awkwardly when challenging Tom Curry for a high ball, the second row catching his right ankle in the turf as his body twisted on landing.
The 31-year-old England lock will require a rehabilitation period of approximately 12 weeks.