Dickinson joined Gloucester in 2007 and has won 19 Scotland caps

Gloucester and Scotland prop Alasdair Dickinson could be sidelined for three months after being told he will require an operation on an injured shoulder.

The 27-year-old will undergo surgery on 8 December after suffering the blow during Scotland's Test match defeat against New Zealand on 13 November.

Gloucester head coach Bryan Redpath told BBC Gloucestershire: "He's probably out for two to three months.

"But you can never tell until you go in and have a look at the damage done."

Gloucester will also be without lock Jim Hamilton for the foreseeable future after he suffered a foot injury.

The 28-year-old is being assessed by Kingsholm medical staff but has been ruled out of Friday night's Premiership match against Sale at Edgeley Park.

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