Francois Hougaard faces 3-week spell on the sidelines

Worcester Warriors have revealed that Francois Hougaard would be out for between two and three weeks as he is recovering from an adductor injury.

This means that the number 9 could also miss Worcester’s European Challenge Cup opener against Brive at Sixways on Saturday, October 14 and their visit to Connacht the following Saturday.

Warriors have also confirmed versatile back Ryan Mills would be sidelined for three to four weeks after sustaining a quad injury.