Vickery ruled out for rest of season

England prop Phil Vickery is to undergo a back operation on Friday and will miss the rest of the season, it was announced today.

Vickery ruled out for rest of season
Tue, 25 Feb, 2003 - 13:32

England prop Phil Vickery is to undergo a back operation on Friday and will miss the rest of the season, it was announced today.

Vickery had a consultation with his specialist, Richard Nelson, in Bristol this morning and the decision was taken to operate immediately.

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