SARACENS full-back Alex Goode will be out for up to four months after having an operation on a chest injury.
The 31-year-old tore a pectoral muscle during the Premiership defeat by Northampton Saints last weekend.
Goode, who has won 21 caps for England, captained Sarries from fly-half in Owen Farrell’s absence as the defending champions lost 27-25.
Hooker Kapeli Pifeleti, 20, will be out for around 10 weeks with a knee injury he suffered in the same match.
Meanwhile Irelandscrum- half Kieran Marmion has emerged as a major target for the European champions.
The Connacht No.9, who misse...