Robson sidelined by blood clot in his leg
ENGLAND and Wasps scrum-half Dan Robson is facing a spell out of action after suffering with blood clots.
The 27-year-old, below, who won his second cap in last weekend’s victory over Italy, was set to be named on the bench for yesterday’s match against Scotland but pulled out due to suffering pain in his leg.
His club Wasps have said “it is too early” to confirm when he will return, casting doubt over his World Cup hopes.
“Dan Robson suffered blood clots which arose spontaneously earlier this week,” Wasps said in a statement. “He is being evaluated and treated by specialists at the moment. At this stage it is too early to give a return-to-play date.”
Robson was replaced in the England squad by Saracens half-back Ben Spencer, with fellow scrum-halves Danny Care and Richard Wigglesworth also currently out through injury.
It is a huge blow to Wasps who have played half of the season without him. Robson suffered an ankle injury in October that ruled him out until the end of December.
In a post on Twitter, Robson wrote: “Obviously pretty devastated by recent news but I know I am in the best hands to get back to full health and back on the pitch as soon as I can.
“Appreciate all the support from everyone and a special shout out to all the medical staff that have aided me especially in locating the issue and acting so promptly. Meanwhile Scotland and Edinburgh full-back Blair Kinghorn says his season is over following ankle surgery. The 22-year-old limped off in last Scotland’s 18-11 loss to Wales. He will miss Edinburgh’s Champions Cup quarter-final with Munster on March 30 and their push for the PRO14 play-offs. “Surgery done and dusted. Frustrated my season is over, but now looking forward to supporting the lads,” Kinghorn posted on social media. Kinghorn scored a hattrick in Scotland’s opening Six Nations win over Italy from the wing. Dropped to the bench for the next match against Ireland, he came on to replace the injured Stuart Hogg and started against France and Wales.