McRae to miss Monday match

Duncan McRae, Gloucester's Wallaby flyhalf, will miss Monday's match against the Wasps as he is to have an exploratory operation to a knee.

Earlier this season, McRae suffered a neck injury at training and was out for six weeks. He returned for his side's Heineken Cup match against the Cardiff Blues and suffered a knee injury.

On Thursday he is to undergo an exploratory operation on the knee. The Gloucester physiotherapist Nick Allen said: "There is a suspected torn cartilage in the knee, and Thursday's operation should confirm and remove any damage."

Director of rugby Nigel Melville will know more with regards to McRae's availability after the operation this week.