Willis Halaholo to undergo surgery

Cardiff Blues have today confirmed that Willis Halaholo suffered an acute cruciate ligament injury during Saturday's Challenge Cup clash with Leicester Tigers.

The centre will undergo surgery next week and then begin his rehabilitation process with the region's medical team.

Halaholo was named in Wales' 35-man squad for the uncapped fixture against the Barbarians next Saturday but the injury has precluded him from linking up with the squad on Monday.

Scott Williams has been called into the squad as his replacement.