Haskell out for up to 6 months

Wasps and England Flanker, James Haskell, has been ruled out for between 4 and 6 months with a toe injury.

The 31-year-old suffered the injury during England's second test against Australia in Melbourne in June, where the visitors sealed a series win before going on to complete the 3-0 whitewash.

Wasps said yesterday that the backrower required reconstructive surgery to his big toe and was expected to be sidelined for four-to-six months.

"Everyone at Wasps knows how hard James works to make those performances happen, and we know he'll be working just as hard to come back in the best shape possible," said director of rugby Dai Young.