Wasps’ captain Rafael Ibanez will be out for another six weeks after visiting specialists to examine head injuries he has received in the last few games.

A statement from the club commented, “He (Ibanez) will remain club captain throughout this time but not be fit for selection,” continued the statement. He will however continue to work with the squad throughout the six weeks.”

With Pat Barnard and Tom Palmer are already sidelined, it leaves Wasps with a wafer thin squad to turn their faltering season around with.