AFP - Wales' preparations for the Six Nations Championship have suffered another blow after centre Andrew Bishop was ruled out with an ankle injury, his club confirmed Friday.
Ospreys player Bishop, a member of the Welsh squad during the Autumn international series, suffered ankle ligament damage in a match against Cardiff two weeks ago which will rule him out of action for up to eight weeks.
"In light of the location of the injury, we are anticipating that he could be out of action for up to eight weeks," Ospreys physio Chris Towers said.
Bishop, who was expected to retain his place in the Six Nations squad, joins prop Gethin Jenkins (toe injury) and scrum-half Richie Rees (suspension) on the sidelines for the tournament.
Wales coach Warren Gatland has received some good news however with full-back Lee Byrne on his way back from injury. Byrne is due to play in the Ospreys European Cup clash with London Irish on Sunday.
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