Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit sidelined until Six Nations

Gloucester head coach George Skivington does not expect Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit to play until the start of the Six Nations tournament.

The 21-year-old sustained an ankle injury while playing for Gloucester during the game against Leicester Tigers in the 13th round which the Cherry and Whites went on to lose 13-28.

Rees-Zammit, who has played 21 Tests for Wales is set to spend the rest of the month on the sidelines according to Skivington.

“He is walking around at the moment, which is good news, but (he) is definitely not going to be back any time soon,” Skivington said.

“I have not got an exact date of return because it is going to be around that Six Nations period.

“From my point of view, I plan for him not to be here for a few weeks.

“I am not sure exactly what week of the Six Nations it is that he will or won’t get ready for, but he will not be playing for us in the next couple of weeks anyway.

“He has been scanned. The medics are on top of it. I just know he is not going to be here for the Six Nations, and therefore it’s up to Wales to work out whether he is going to play for them.”