The 25-year-old is set to have surgery tomorrow and is expected to spend four months on the sideline.

Question marks have been raised about his susceptibility to injury after he was restricted to just five matches last season following back and arm complaints.

Youngster Sione Mata’utia is also set for a spell on the sidelines after the club confirmed he suffered a broken jaw.

Mata’utia is expected to be out of action for four weeks.