WARRIORS fly-half Matthew Jones is facing up to six weeks on the sidelines after a scan revealed he suffered a stress fracture to his right foot in the 26-11 victory over Newcastle Falcons at Sixways on Friday.

Jones limped out of the Guinness Premiership clash after 23 minutes and was later sent for an X-ray.

Medical staff at Sixways have revealed the former Wales international has suffered an injury to the fifth metatarsal in his right foot and faces between four to six weeks on the sidelines.

Director of rugby Mike Ruddock admitted the injury was a blow to the 24-year-old, who has claimed the Warriors' number 10 shirt since his summer arrival at the club.

Jones had scored 89 points in 11 games for the club this season, including a try against Harlequins in October.

“We’re disappointed to hear of Matthew’s injury,” said Ruddock. “He has made a big impact in a short space of time at the club.

“He has been told that he could be out for between four to six weeks with a stress fracture. However, we are hoping that Matthew can defy medical opinion and get back for the next round of Guinness Premiership fixtures after our break for the European Challenge Cup.”

Meanwhile, full-back Chris Latham will undergo a scan on his left leg today after being forced off late in the game with Falcons.

The club expect to know the full outcome of the scan on the former Australian international later in the week.