Scotland and Edinburgh fly-half Phil Godman has been ruled out for six months after suffering a serious knee injury in training.
A tear to his right anterior knee ligament means the 28-year-old will miss the autumn internationals and the Six Nations, but hopes to return in time for the World Cup.
Godman, who has been capped 23 times for his country, will undergo surgery on the damaged knee in the near future.
In the past, such an injury may have resulted in the end of a player's career, but medical advances mean Godman has a good chance of recovery.
In the past, such an injury may have resulted in the end of a player's career, but medical advances mean Godman has a good chance of recovery.
Scotland team doctor James Robson commented: "I have spoken to Phil this morning and there are many examples of players returning to full international duty having sustained this kind of injury.
"From our own national squad Sean Lamont, Jason White and Nathan Hines have all recovered to play a full part in international rugby after anterior cruciate ligament damage."
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