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Cipriani out for six months
Wasps and England ace facing lengthy spell on sidelines
By Tony Curtis Last updated: 19th May 2008
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Wasps and England fly-half Danny Cipriani is facing six months on the sidelines after suffering a fracture dislocation of his right ankle.
Cipriani suffered the injury in the 21-10 Premiership play-off semi-final win over Bath.
The talented No.10 needed oxygen as he was carried off after having his right leg trapped beneath him following a tackle by Olly Barkley.
He underwent surgery on Sunday night to repair the damage, and will remain in hospital under observation before starting an intensive rehabilitation programme.
Cipriani will miss England's two-Test to New Zealand as well as being unlikely to play any part in the autumn internationals, with the 21-year-old needing around six months to recover.
England face Australia, South Africa and the All Blacks in the autumn, kicking off the run of matches against the Wallabies at Twickenham on November 15.
A replacement for England's June tour will be announced on Tuesday, with Gloucester's Ryan Lamb the most likely candidate to join Charlie Hodgson and Barkley in the squad.
Recovery
New England manager Martin Johnson, though, has offered his sympathy to Cipriani.
He said: "On behalf of the England summer tour squad we all feel for Danny over the injury he suffered on Sunday.
"The England medical team will be in regular contact with London Wasps over the next few months regarding his rehabilitation and we all wish Danny a speedy recovery.
"I will discuss with Rob Andrew and the coaches the candidates to replace Danny on the summer tour and we will make an announcement on Tuesday."
In a double blow for Wasps, Tom Voyce has been ruled out after dislocating his left shoulder.
Voyce will be discharged from hospital on Monday and will need to consult a shoulder specialists about the injury.
Head physiotherapist at Wasps Prav Mathema said: "On behalf of London Wasps, Danny and Tom, I would like to thank everyone who was involved in managing the treatment of those two players yesterday.
"London Wasps' own medical team, Bath's medical team, the paramedics, consultants and the Lister Hospital staff were exemplary in their medical care of these two players."
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Guinness Premiership | |
| Sunday 30th November | |
| Harlequins 21 - 14 Bath | |
| Bristol 13 - 18 London Irish | |
| Saracens 23 - 6 Worcester | |
| Saturday 29th November | |
| Gloucester 33 - 10 Northampton | |
| Friday 28th November | |
| Newcastle 17 - 23 Wasps | |
| Sale 27 - 13 Leicester | |
| Sunday 23rd November | |
| Wasps 12 - 13 Sale | |
| London Irish 27 - 14 Saracens | |
| Saturday 22nd November | |
| Leicester 27 - 14 Harlequins | |
| Northampton 28 - 28 Bath | |
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Comments
Isobel Macintyre says...
Dear Danny, I was really shocked by your injury but very impressed by the way it was managed by the players, the referee and all the medical staff. It was a very sad sight to see you being stretchered off. As a Bath and England supporter I have been really impressed by your skill and vision and look forward to seeing you back. Good luck with your rehabilitation, you will have lots of support.
Posted 09:31 21st May 2008
Andy C says...
Im a leicester tigers fan, the injury to danny cipriani is shocking. I wish danny all the best in his recovery and the sooner he is playing the better .they say britains got talent, that man has.
Posted 22:58 19th May 2008
Ronnie Kettle says...
this ia a horific injury to a young lad who has such skill and determination, and has a bright fourture, its a big set back for him, wasps and england, but the type of injury he will bounce back from, it will make him a better and stronger player, the doors will be wide open for his england and wasps return. I wish you thr best of luck for the furture.
Posted 22:15 19th May 2008
Hayley O'donovan says...
Get well soon :)
Posted 21:27 19th May 2008
Nicki Gloucester fan says...
I watched the Wasps match at kingsholm before the Gloucester game and i know I speak for all of the Shed to say that everyone was horrified and is gutted for Danny, such a great talent with so much potential. I hope he makes a quick recovery and will be fighting fit to face us next season. A big loss for England and english rugby. Best wishes Danny.
Posted 21:11 19th May 2008
Simon Tempest says...
Been a wasps fan the final will not be the same without Danny and Tom to showcase their class. Thanks to Bath for helping out the wasps boys whilst down injured. 6 months hopefuly wont seem so long for England and Wasps, Good luck to those that are chosen to replace both for club and country.Allez Allez Allez.
Posted 19:29 19th May 2008
Pat Wallace says...
class act hope you make a full recovery
Posted 19:23 19th May 2008
Ollie Gilmour says...
Get well soon Danny. I don't care much for Wasps but Cipriani was my favourite of their players, his creativity is something I aspire to. Let's hope Ryan lamb, who I was amazed to see wasn't selected, get's his place in the squad and plays ahead of Hodgeson. We need that youth edge still in the side and Lamb is a quality 10 as he proved against Wasps.
Posted 18:48 19th May 2008
Malcolm Hayden says...
Danny on behalf of ALL wasp fans & England supporters, we hope that your recovery will be a fast & trouble free one. To lose such a talent on the eve of the final i know your heart must be breaking, but as a true professional im sure your be willing our boys on to beat Leicester & dedicate the win to you big LoL & tom who also had a bad injury....hope you & the team well both in the final & for a full & speedy recovery. Cmon Waspies.......
Posted 17:09 19th May 2008
Neil Smith says...
Speedy recovery Danny.
Posted 13:43 19th May 2008
Martin Saunders says...
You could see by the expression of pain on Danny's face that the injury was a bad one. Credit to the rest of the Wasps team to remain focused whilst he was being treated and then go on to win the game. Danny has a great talent.Whilst as a Wasps fan i want to see him and Tom Voyce , back in action as soon as possible i hope they do not come back from injury too early. No doubt they will both return stronger than ever and when they are fit - the door to the England squad will be wide open. Good luck to the the Wasps team for the final and to all the England squad on tour in New Zealand.
Posted 13:35 19th May 2008
Morgan Opie says...
Danny Cipriani deseves the most out of any of the wasps players to be playing against leicter in the final so sad 4 this 2 have happend. cant wait 4 next season because i just no ull b up 4 it. gd luck in rehab!
Posted 13:14 19th May 2008
Dan Fine says...
A real shame for a player who posseses power, pace and skill injuries can be the source of great frustration among professional athletes from all sports .This is a major set back for both wasps and the national team. Tough luck for a player who reminds me of myself!
Posted 12:37 19th May 2008
Robert Birtwell says...
An unfortunate miss-hap for a talented player. A harsh re-minder of the realities of professional life! Best of luck to Danny and Wasps, England will suffer the most for this incident as he was obviously a key part to Johnsons plans for the summer tour!
Posted 11:00 19th May 2008
Stefan Anastasi says...
danny is the best fly half in england wivout a doubt. he will be sorely missed. his pace and skill is unbelievable and england will not be as good as a force without him. get better my home boi. will try and c u in hospital.
Posted 10:43 19th May 2008
Michael Jennings says...
Thank god it wasn't more serious! I'm sure i wasn't alone in expecting more than a year on the sidelines! Best of luck for the rehab danny!
Posted 10:42 19th May 2008
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