Saracens' Will Fraser has been ruled out of the rest of the 2014/15 campaign after undergoing surgery to correct a long-standing back problem.
The Watford-born loose forward has seen his season ended early after committing to an operation for a back issue which has been ongoing for some time.
Speaking to the club website, director of rugby Mark McCall commented: “It’s obviously disappointing for Will and for us, but it’s obviously in everybody’s interest to sort out these issues once and for all.
"Will is only 25, and he has plenty of great rugby in him, for club and country.”
Fraser has made six appearances in the Premiership for the Men in Black this season, scoring five points.
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