SWINDON Robins have suffered a blow with reserve Lewis Rose facing at least another month on the sidelines.

Rose has been diagnosed with a fractured scaphoid after further tests on the injured wrist sustained in the victory over champions Poole Pirates at the Abbey Stadium last week.

The youngster suffered ligament damage to his right shoulder and was told to wait for swelling to reduce before undergoing scans on his wrist.

X-ray results have now confirmed a fractured scaphoid, meaning he will be required to wear a cast for four weeks and faces an extended spell on the sidelines.

Swindon will bring in Dudley Heathens Ashley Morris to face his former side Wolverhampton in Monday's Elite League clash at Monmore Green.