Ospreys: Dafydd Howells out for up to five months after surgery

Dafydd Howells made his Wales debut against Japan in 2013

Ospreys wing Dafydd Howells is out for up to five months after undergoing surgery on a hamstring injury.

The 20-year-old Wales international was hurt in the dying moments of Ospreys 23-13 win over Exeter on 15 November.

"To ensure the best result for Daf the decision was for him to have surgery to repair a damaged tendon," said Ospreys official Chris Towers.

"He will have a slow recovery period and is looking at four to five months before he'll be able to play again."