Dragons RFC wing Ashton Hewitt is set for an enforced spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury.
Hewitt – who has made 125 appearances and scored 36 tries for the Men of Gwent – sustained an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury in training, ahead of the BKT United Rugby Championship fixture with Scarlets.
The 29-year-old had successful surgery on his right knee on Wednesday and now begins his rehabilitation and recovery process.
Head Coach Dai Flanagan said: “We are all devastated for Ashton and it is cruel that a player who has experienced this type of injury before now faces another spell out of the game.
“Ashton has been impressive for us this season, getting back to the levels we know he can produce and being a real catalyst for some of our better performances.
“He has undergone surgery and now starts his journey back surrounded by our medical staff and physios, and with the support and backing of us all at Dragons.
“I am sure our supporters will join us in sending our best wishes to Ashton and wishing him well with his recovery.”
We are all devastated for Ashton and it is cruel that a player who has experienced this type of injury before now faces another spell out of the game...
