WORCESTER Warriors flanker Sam Lewis has returned home to Wales after the death of his father, Roy, who died on Monday.
Lewis will no longer be involved in tonight's Greene King IPA Championship play-off final against Bristol Rugby at Ashton Gate.
Lewis will be replaced by Sam Betty in the starting line-up.
Warriors chief executive Jim O'Toole said: "At this difficult time, we thank everybody who has supported Sam and ask that he now has privacy to grieve for his loss.”
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