King picked up the injury in a game against Leinster in February

Star Scarlets centre Regan King will miss the first two rounds of the Heineken Cup in October with his troublesome hamstring injury.

The New Zealander, 28, was injured in a 31-17 defeat by Leinster in February.

It was initially thought that he would be fit before the end of last season, but now he hopes to be back for Heineken Cup round three in December.

The news will be a major blow to the Llanelli-based region, who have a youthful, small squad this season.

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