Rhys Patchell ruled out for up to eight weeks
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Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell has been ruled out for up to eight weeks with a hamstring injury.
Patchell was a withdrawal from the Scarlets side that beat Connacht after picking up the problem in training.
"To get another six to eight week setback is devastating for all of us," said Scarlets head coach Glenn Delaney.
"He's approaching it like the guy he is and is outwardly optimistic and cheerful but I know deep down he's really disappointed he never got the chance to play because he was ready to play.
"He might be back for the back end of the Rainbow Cup but we'll do the right thing. If we can get him on the track then that would be great."
Scarlets head into Sunday's European Champions Cup match against Sale with all of their Wales internationals back and available, while wing Johnny McNicholl and fly-half Sam Costelow are also fit again.
