WASPS will be without fly half Ruaridh Jackson for between six to nine months after he tore his anterior cruciate ligament in Sunday's win over Northampton Saints.

The fly half only joined Wasps in the summer from Glasgow and has impressed in his limited time at the club.

Director of rugby Dai Young said: "We are all incredibly disappointed for Ruaridh, who has made such an impact since joining Wasps this season.

"He has impressed me during training, both with his skill level and his attitude, and it's a real blow to lose him after he played so well in pre-season and when he came on against Northampton Saints last Sunday.

"Our medical team will be monitoring Ruaridh carefully and supporting him through this frustrating period. Professional sport is cruel at times and this is certainly one of those times.

"Alex Lozowski will now have an opportunity to impress over the next few weeks, alongside Andy Goode, while we also have the option of playing Rob Miller at fly half.”