Saracens forward Rhys Gill will undergo shoulder surgery this week and is not expected to be back until January.
Gill tweeted today: "Just seen specialist. Ac shoulder reconstruction needed. Going under the knife on Thursday. Back jan 2nd. @Saracens looking after me."
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