Jonathan Davies: Wales centre ruled out of Rugby World Cup
Wales centre Jonathan Davies has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup by a knee injury.
Davies, 27, ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament playing for his French club Clermont Auvergne against Montpellier on Saturday.
The Welsh Rugby Union says the 2013 British and Irish Lion will undergo surgery in the next few days.
It is estimated Davies, who has won 48 caps for Wales, will be out of action for six to seven months.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland said: "It's a disappointment for Jonathan and for us, but the advice is for him to have the surgery straight away.
"Obviously the injury rules him out of the 2015 Rugby World Cup but our focus is his long term career and we will be working closely with him during his recovery looking towards the 2016 Six Nations."
Davies has been first choice in Wales' midfield alongside Jamie Roberts.
His injury could now present an opportunity for Scarlets back Scott Williams, who pushed the pair hard for a starting place during the 2015 Six Nations.