Brad Shields out for up to eight weeks

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Wasps have suffered an early-season blow after back-row Brad Shields was ruled out for between three to eight weeks with a broken cheekbone.

Shields sustained the injury during the Premiership game against Exeter.

“Having attended hospital this evening, it was decided that Shields needs to see a specialist on Monday, to decide whether an operation is necessary,” read a short statement from Wasps.

“It is estimated that the back-rower will be out for three to eight weeks.”

Wasps lost 42-31 to the Chiefs at the Ricoh Arena and face Leicester at the same venue next Sunday.