Webb out of action for Ospreys until well into 2016

The scrum-half sustained what has been described as a "significant" injury during Wales' final Rugby World Cup warm-up match earlier this month against Italy and is now back with the Ospreys for his recovery and rehabilitation.

Webb made 15 appearances in the GUINNESS PRO12 last season as the Welsh region were knocked out in the play-off semi-final.

This season former All Black Brendan Leonard has stepped into the No.9 shirt in Webb's absence but the loss of the 26-year-old will be an undoubted blow.

Chris Towers, medical performance manager at the Ospreys, confirmed:

"Rhys sustained a significant foot ligament injury that required surgical stabilisation. He has had the surgery and will be non-weight bearing for six weeks and will then wear a protective boot for a further four to six weeks.

"Only after that will we be in a position to progress his rehab and, at this stage, Rhys is looking at a six to eight month period out of action, a timescale that reflects the severity of his injury."

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