Fractured cheekbone for Phillips

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The Scarlets will be without the services of flying winger Kristian Phillips for a number of weeks after his injury against Zebre.

The Scarlets will be without the services of flying winger Kristian Phillips for a number of weeks after his injury against Zebre.

Scarlets confirmed on Sunday that Phillips, who was replaced after three minutes of play in the Pro12 clash against Zebre at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday, has fractured his cheekbone.

Scarlets’ medical team and a specialist consultant will review Phillips’ injury on Tuesday.

The Welsh region are already without 18 players due to international call-ups and injuries.