Brad Shields: Wasps flanker doubt for England's autumn Tests after breaking cheekbone

Shields was released from his New Zealand Rugby contract in May so he could play for England

Brad Shields is a doubt for England's autumn internationals after breaking his cheekbone in the Premiership defeat by Exeter Chiefs at the Ricoh Arena.

The New Zealand-born flanker, who won two caps against South Africa in June, was making his Wasps debut.

Wasps estimate the 27-year-old, who will see a specialist on Monday to see if an operation is necessary, will be out for "three to eight weeks".

England's first autumn Test is against South Africa on 3 November.