Hogg set to miss all four autumn Tests

Scotland’s autumn Test plans have been dented after Glasgow full-back Stuart Hogg was ruled out for up to three months following ankle surgery.

The British and Irish Lions international is facing a recovery period of ten to 12 weeks after suffering the injury against Munster earlier this month.

And that is likely to see him sit out all four of the November internationals lined up for Gregor Townsend’s side against Wales, Fiji, South Africa and Argentina.

Hogg said: “I’m gutted to be missing some important games for Glasgow Warriors and Scotland over the next few months. My focus just now is working hard and getting fit, so I can play my part in what is a long season.

“I’d like to thank the medical staff at Glasgow Warriors and BMI Ross Hall Hospital for all their care and support.”

Hogg had travelled with the Warriors squad for their Guinness PRO14 double-header against the Cheetahs and Southern Kings this week and hoped to play some part in the second clash with the Kings in Port Elizabeth.

But he was forced to return to Scotland after it became clear his ankle injury was worse than first feared.

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