Sorrell out for three months

Saracens centre Kevin Sorrell is out for three months after undergoing surgery a groin injury.

The 26-year-old England A international was carried off during Sunday's victory against Harlequins and a medical examination revealed that both muscle and bone fragments had become detached from the pelvic bone.

Saracens head coach Rod Kafer said: "Kevin is devastated to be out for so long. He had just shaken off a niggling pre-season injury and was in great shape.

"But we will not be looking for a short-term replacement because we have sufficient cover."

Better news for Kafer is that wing Richard Haughton will extend his contract until 2006. "If Richard keeps on improving in the way he has been, he'll be challenging for senior international honours soon," said Kafer.