Gloucester Director of Rugby George Skivington has confirmed rising prop star Afolabi Fasogbon will miss Sunday’s trip to Exeter in round nine of the Gallagher Premiership but he remains at a bit of a loss over the state of Val Rapava-Ruskin’s injury.
Still only 20 years of age, Fasogbon has turned in several strong scrummaging performances this season, notably waving off Ellis Genge after edging a titanic battle with the Bristol loosehead, and has been tipped for the very top.
However, the England U20 tighthead will play no part in the Sandy Park clash as Gloucester seek a fourth straight league win after injuring his ankle in Friday night’s 14-0 win over Harlequins.
“It was just one of those where you get caught underneath a body, and a bit of bad luck,” Skivington said, recalling the incident.
“He’s off for scans today so, hopefully, we’ll have a good read on what’s going on in the next couple of days, as long as…
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