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Dragons centre Fetuli Paea is ready for a spell on the sidelines after fracturing his arm in spherical two of the United Rugby Championship towards the Sharks.
The 31-year-old Tonga worldwide was instrumental within the Dragons’ 17-17 draw with the Sharks at Rodney Parade, the place they ended an 18-match shedding streak, wreaking havoc on the defence and aiding Angus O’Brien’s first-half strive – a strive he in all probability may have completed himself.
Paea was a summer time signing from Zebre, however will now be sidelined for an indeterminate time period after present process surgical procedure on his arm on Wednesday.
Forward of the Dragons’ URC conflict with Glasgow Warriors, defence coach Dale MacLeod addressed the damage, saying: “Fetuli has had his operation and that was profitable.
“There isn’t a timeframe on his return, a few of them can fluctuate and we received’t get too caught up on when he’s again. When he’s again, he’s again.
“It’s a shame because he was very good (against Sharks), he carried strong, defended strong, and he’s fitted in very well.
“He will now have the full support of the medical and S&C team at Dragons RFC as he goes via that course of.”
Elsewhere, MacLeod offered updates on Wales internationals Thomas Young and Elliot Dee.
“Thomas is coaching effectively and isn’t far off,” he mentioned. “When you’ve a leg damage like this you don’t need to come again too early. He’s working and we’ll keep on with a plan with him as he’s very important,” he mentioned.
“Elliot is rehabbing, and we’re seeking to get him again into work. We are going to see how he goes over the subsequent couple of weeks.
“They’re each very important across the group with that have, now we have plenty of younger lads, so they’re including worth. They’re constructive about when they’re coming again.”
