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Edinburgh's Duncan Weir facing weeks out after breaking jaw

Tuesday 27 September 2016 17:33, UK

Scotland's Duncan Weir (L) is tackled by Ireland's wing Keith Earls during the Six Nations international rugby union match between Ireland and Scotland at
Image: Duncan Weir (L) in action for Scotland against Ireland in the Six Nations

Edinburgh fly-half Duncan Weir is facing several weeks on the sidelines after fracturing his jaw against Munster last weekend.

Weir has since undergone surgery in a hospital near Edinburgh after suffering the injury during the 28-14 defeat in the PRO12 match.   

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A club statement read: "Edinburgh Rugby would like to extend its thanks to the staff of St John's Hospital for their assistance."

Tighthead prop Kevin Bryce is also awaiting scan results after suffering an elbow injury in the same match.

Meanwhile, fly-half Jason Tovey - a possible replacement for Weir - and back-row Nasi Manu have recovered from wrist and rib injuries respectively and returned to training.

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Highlights of Munster's 28-14 win over Edinburgh in the Guinness PRO12.

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