Saracens vs Worcester

[Puja]

Saracens: Daly; Maitland, Lozowski, Barritt (capt), Lewington; Farrell, Wigglesworth; M Vunipola, George, Lamositele, Itoje, Skelton, Isiekwe, Earl, B Vunipola.

Replacements: Singleton, Barrington, Koch, Kpoku, Wray, Spencer, M Vunipola, Taylor.

Worcester: Shillcock; Fidow, Beck, Mills, Howe; Lance, Heaney; Black, Moulds (capt), Palframan, Bresler, Kitchener, Hill, Lewis, Van Velze.

Replacements: Taufete'e, Bower, Carey, Fatialofa, Mama, Hougaard, Van Breda, Lawrence.

[Puja]

Lawrence is back!

Puja

[Digby]

On the Beeb match report they've noted

Worcester lost replacement lock Michael Fatialofa with a suspected neck injury.

and comments from Solomons on the injury that

"It didn't look good to me. He's gone off to hospital with our doctor. A neck injury like that is a massive concern. I'm worried about it, but I haven't had any report from the hospital."


What I hadn't heard was the poor lad still can't actually feel his body, which is more than a concern at this point. Here's hoping there is some recovery yet to be realised, and whatever he gets as much support as possible.

[Scrumhead]

Awful news. When I read that he’d picked up a ‘serious’ injury, I was thinking a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Not potentially life changing. Good luck Michael!

[Mikey Brown]

This sounds positive at least.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/51014248

[Scrumhead]

Yes. Hopefully the bruising/swelling was affecting his nerves and he regains movement.

[Mellsblue]

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/michaelfatialofa

[Mellsblue]

Time for some good news:

[Banquo]

That is brilliant- really cheered me up, thanks!

[Which Tyler]

That is brilliant news - just when I really needed some.
Thank you

[Digby]

Yep, a great update. Here's hoping there's plenty of improvement to come