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Jimmy Gopperth has been ruled out for the remainder of Wasps' season with a fresh injury blow.

The 35-year-old is one of three players who will play no further part in the 2018/19 campaign as director of rugby Dai Young provided injury updates during his Monday morning media session.

Gopperth played his first minutes of the season as a second-half substitute against Saracens following an eight-month period on the sidelines due to reconstructive knee surgery.

The Kiwi, who came on in place of Gaby Lovobalavu, appeared to injure his thumb soon after arriving from the bench in the 57th minute and Young today revealed subsequent scans have revealed a fracture and a dislocation that requires an operation.

"It's a blow for him and a big blow for us. Ironically it was his first tackle," said Young. "We were hoping he wasn't going to be too badly injured or out for any period of time.

"Unfortunately he had an x-ray and showed there was a fracture and one that required surgical intervention. He will have that this week and unfortunately that puts him out for six weeks, that's his season.

"It's unfortunate for Jimmy, but he always puts a silver lining on it he said his knee felt great. That was the only positive to take out of it. It was cruel for the player and cruel for us as a team as well because we were looking forward to him coming back but after 20-25 minutes, that's his season."

Props succumb to ankle injuries - captain on the comeback trail

Young also revealed that props Will Stuart and Biyi Alo have also played their final games of the season after suffering ankle injuries, with both recovery periods estimated to be around the eight to 12 week mark.

It means that Bath-bound tighthead Stuart has played his last game for Wasps ahead of his summer switch to The Rec - where Wasps play their penultimate game of the regular season on Sunday.

There is some positive news on the injury front with Tommy Taylor returning to training following his back complaint that has ruled him out since the defeat to Newcastle Falcons in March.

James Gaskell (calf) is also back in contention after missing out against Saracens while another absentee in the second row, Joe Launchbury, is on track to return from his calf/Achilles concern.

"It's really early in the week so its really difficult to give injury prognosis" said Young on his captain. "All the indications are he's heading in the right direction. We're hoping that he will train in the later part of the week and hopefully be available for selection. The signs are looking good."

Gopperth, Stuart and Alo join a list of Wasps players ruled out for the remainder of the season that includes Jack Willis (ankle), Thomas Young (ankle), Dan Robson (blood clots), Billy Searle (ankle), Michele Campagnaro (foot) and Marcus Garratt (knee).