BACK row forward Simon Devereux is considering his future in rugby after becoming the latest casualty of the upheavals at Worcester.

The 31-year-old former Glou-cester star has been removed from the first team squad and may quit the game altogether.

He broke his leg playing for Gloucester in November 1998 and moved to Worcester last summer.

His rehabilitation continued in the autumn and he finally made his first team debut in November at Kendal but has not established himself as a first choice in the back row.

"He's had a nasty injury and is now considering his options," said Worcester's director of rugby Les Cusworth.

"He's an excellent player who has played at the highest level and a true professional and we wish him well with his future."

Devereux is the eighth player to leave Sixways during the past month.