End in sight to Philip's long lay-off

BILL LOTHIAN
Best of luck to former Hawks centre Tom Philip as he fights back from long term injury

AN end may finally be in sight for Tom Philip's two-year injury nightmare as Edinburgh Rugby coach Todd Blackadder began to pencil in possible comeback dates for the five-times capped centre.

Following three separate operations - on his knee, groin and back - since being invalided out of a Scotland tour in 2003 the 22-year-old has finally some game time in sight.


"We're hoping Tom can be considered for the Gunners visit to Leinster on November 6 although after what the lad has been through it is still touch and go in some respects," said Blackadder.

This article was posted on 19-Oct-2005, 09:20 by Hugh Barrow.