Laidlaw ruled out of Autumn Tests

Clermont scrum-half Greig Laidlaw has been ruled out for 2-3 months after fracturing his ankle in Sunday's Champions Cup clash against Ospreys.

The Scotland international replaced Morgan Parra on the 57 minute mark and completed the rest of the game despite suffering the long-term injury.

Laidlaw felt persistent pain in his ankle following the Pool 2 encounter in Swansea and immediately seeked advice from the Clermont medical staff.

Thankfully, the British & Irish Lion does not require surgery and will begin his rehabilitation following six weeks of down time.

He is expected to return to action in time to lead out Scotland for their RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff at the start of February.

Scotland are due to play Samoa, New Zealand and Australia during the November series at Murrayfield.