NOTTINGHAM will be without winger Rhys Crane for up to another month with the full extent of his leg injury now clear.

GROUNDED: Rhys Crane in action against Bedford. He got a leg knock in the game, which was later found to be a hairline fracture. PIC: Steve Galloway

Crane, who was ruled out on the eve of the trip to London Scottish earlier this month, is recovering from a hairline fracture.

The 27-year-old has scored seven tries from 12 appearances in all competitions this term.

He is expected to make a full-recovery before the end of the season.

In other team news, back-row forward Phil Eggleshaw is likely to be named in Nottingham's match day 22 for the first time this season against Llandovery having recovered from shoulder surgery.

The Green and Whites take on the Welsh Principality Premiership side in the must-win British and Irish Cup group game at Meadow Lane on Sunday, February 24 (2.15pm kick-off).

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