Gloucester expect Henry Trinder to be sidelined for at least a month after he broke his jaw during the victory over Harlequins.
Saxons centre had only just returned to action after ankle injury
Gloucester expect Henry Trinder to be sidelined for at least a month after he broke his jaw during Saturday's victory over Harlequins.
The 22-year-old was admitted to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Sunday, where an X-ray confirmed the fracture and surgery was carried out to insert a plate, the club said on their official website.
The England Saxons centre was hurt in his comeback game after a month out due to an ankle injury; he now faces another lay-off, this time of between four and six weeks, after being discharged from hospital on Monday morning.
Trinder took a heavy blow to his head after a clash with Ugo Monye, forcing him off 11 minutes into the second half of the Aviva Premiership clash.
Gloucester went on to win the game 29-23 at Kingsholm, handing league leaders Quins just their third loss of the campaign.
