Force's Hodgson cops cheeky problem
Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:46
Western Force flank Matt Hodgson has undergone surgery in England on Sunday to repair a fractured cheekbone suffered during the team's 48-7 UK tour loss to Leicester.
The 27-year-old had been one of the Western Australian side's best throughout the campaign, playing in every match on the five-week tour.
Western Force team doctor Mark De Cruz said Hodgson suffered a depressed fracture of the cheekbone which required surgery.
"Matt was placed into surgery overnight and has had a plate inserted to reinforce a fractured cheekbone," said De Cruz.
De Cruz said Hodgson will be fit to return to full training early in the 2009 pre-season.
"2009 pre-season training kicks off on October 6 and at this stage Matt will be looking to resume full training on or about that date, give or take a few days," said De Cruz.
A small portion of the Western Force tour party will arrive home in Perth on Wednesday.
