Cardiff Blues have been handed some encouraging news ahead of Sunday's Heineken Cup fixture against Toulon, with Sam Warburton expected to play.
Following a check-up with Cardiff specialists, the Blues can confirm that their captain and openside flanker will not require surgery on his finger.
"Warburton dislocated his finger in the loss to Sale on Sunday. Having had the finger put back in its socket at Salford Royal Infirmary Blues medical staff are now waiting for the finger joint to settle," read a statement by the region on Monday.
"However, it is expected that Sam will be fit to play against Toulon on Sunday."
Comments
ArmchairGeneral says...
Armitage will be the better 7
Posted 11:19 18th October 2012
makemehappy says...
To be honest, Tipuric just doesn't do well enough if the Ospreys aren't going forward. Warburton if fit remains clearly the first choice.
Posted 13:12 17th October 2012
melkdave says...
Poor S.Warburton just cant sem to catch a break atm,one injury after annother ,and the prolonged layoffs ,have certinally seen his form dip imo.Honestly i dont think he will even make the Wales starting XV this aurtum ,considering the form of Tiipric
Posted 18:37 16th October 2012