Cardiff wing Theo Cabango has been ruled out for the foreseeable future after undergoing shoulder surgery.

However, back Owen Lane is edging closer to a return from a rib injury, while Wales wing Josh Adams (shoulder) is expected back within the next month.

Prop Keiron Assiratti is also expected back soon, while back row and captain Josh Turnbull has returned to full training.

Back row James Botham and back Aled Summerhill are both targeting the Christmas derbies to return to action from hamstring injuries.