Newport Gwent Dragons captain Tom Willis and Cardiff Blues second-row Bryn Griffiths have both picked up bans following citings from LV=Cup matches in early February.
Willis has been banned for two weeks for stamping on an un-named Scarlets player during the Dragons victory on February 6, but in a further blow for the region it has been revealed today that Willis is likely to miss the rest of the season with a thumb injury.
The Kiwi hooker broke a bone and damaged ligaments in Saturday’s Magners League win against Edinburgh at Rodney Parade.
He went under the surgeon’s knife yesterday and has been told he will be sidelined for up to three months, effectively ending his season.
The 31-year-old has struggled with a chronic knee injury this season and has only made seven league appearances to date.
Cardiff Blues will be without Bryn Griffiths until March 9 after receiving a three week ban for stamping on Harlequins’ Karl Dickson during the Blues defeat away to the English side earlier this month.
