Injury blow for Somerville

All Blacks prop faces two months out

Last updated: 23rd December 2008

Injury blow for Somerville

Somerville: Injury setback

It's unbelievably bad luck, not only for Greg but for the squad because everyone was looking forward to working with him at this crucial stage of the season.

Dean Ryan.
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New Gloucester prop Greg Somerville will be sidelined for two months after undergoing surgery to re-attach the retina in his left eye.

The All Blacks international only made his debut for the Cherry and Whites as a replacement against Calvisano on December 13, with his first start coming against London Irish a week later.

And it is against the Exiles that Somerville, who has been capped 67 times, suffered the injury.

"It's unbelievably bad luck, not only for Greg but for the squad because everyone was looking forward to working with him at this crucial stage of the season," said Gloucester coach Dean Ryan.

"Our thoughts are with Greg because this is a nasty injury and will take some considerable recovery time.

"He is at a new club and desperate to make an impact for us, on and off the field as a player and a leader.

"We will obviously miss his contribution as a world-class player and we wish him well for a speedy recovery."