LIAM WILLIAMS WILL miss Wales’ autumn Tests after suffering a collarbone injury on his Cardiff debut.
The British and Irish Lions full-back was hurt midway through the first half of Cardiff’s United Rugby Championship victory over Munster on Saturday.
He has undergone surgery and faces a recovery period of 12 to 16 weeks, his club said.
Wales tackle New Zealand, Argentina, Georgia and Australia in November.
Williams, who has won 81 caps, also offers Wales head coach Wayne Pivac an option on the wing.
Johnny McNicholl and Leigh Halfpenny would be likely full-back candidates when Wales continue their World Cup countdown.
Halfpenny has not played for 14 months due to a serious knee injury, but he is understood to be closing in on a comeback for the Scarlets.
Cardiff said: “Liam Williams underwent surgery last night after suffering a collarbone injury.
“The Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back had impressed on his Cardiff debut before damaging his shoulder in a tackle on the 20-minute mark.
“Williams now faces a recovery period of 12-16 weeks on the sidelines following surgery.”
The 31-year-old made his Test debut in 2012, and has featured for Wales in their last two World Cup campaigns.
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I thought he retired
@The Debater: they did a big montage video in the stadium after he was knocked out of the Aus Open where all the big players wished him luck in his retirement. Awkward enough.
I’ve huge respect for this fella.
Loses 10 grand slam finals to the big three and still kept going.
Was stuck in the corridor in his school in Dunblane while his teacher was shooting pupils.
Thought enough of his country to attend 2 olympics where he won Gold twice.
(No Zika virus excuses there).
Won two Wimbledon’s with all the pressure that went with that.
If he was Irish we would love him.
He’s a fair one.
love his guts.
Didn’t whinge about the Zika virus either.
Went to Rio and won his second Gold.
Two Wimbledon, Davis cup winning captain. U.S open champion..
Ex world number one.
all this while losing eight slam finals to the big three.
Some tenacity to stay going.
If he was Irish we’d love him.