Bulls’ Scruton out for 12 weeks

Scruton made his England debut in 2010

Bradford Bulls prop forward Nick Scruton will miss the next 12 weeks after dislocating a wrist in last week’s defeat by St Helens.

The 26-year-old, who this week signed a new three-year contract with the club, will have an operation on Tuesday.

Bulls football manager Stuart Duffy said: “It’s a big blow losing Nick because he has been playing so well.

“Tests showed that Nick would not be able to play effectively with the injury,” Duffy added.

“After consultation with the club’s medical team, it was decided to have surgery as soon as possible to allow Nick to return later in the season.”

Scruton is in his second season with the Bulls after joining from rivals Leeds and appeared in all 28 of their games last year.

Teenage prop Tom Burgess has been drafted into the squad as cover and could make his debut in the game against Harlequins.