Super Rugby Pacific: Blues fullback Zarn Sullivan suffers meniscus tear, expected to miss at least a month

Zarn Sullivan of the Blues will be out for at least a month. Photo / Photosport

One of Super Rugby Pacific’s most exciting prospects has suffered a major blow after just returning from injury.

Blues fullback Zarn Sullivan has a meniscus tear in his left knee that requires surgery after leaving the field in Saturday’s win over the Hurricanes.

The extent of the injury will be known when Sullivan has surgery on Thursday but there’s an expectation he’ll be out of rugby for a minimum of one month.

Sullivan said he was gutted to receive the news but is remaining positive.

“It was a tough night when I did it and knowing I would be sitting down for a wee while again,” said Sullivan.

“Having just come back from injury, I was firing and ready to go but I know this is all part of sport and I’ll get this surgery done, do my rehab then be back on the park as soon as I can.”

“I also want to thank everyone for their kind messages and well wishes, it means a lot and I hope everyone can get in behind the Blues boys for this exciting part of the season,” he said.

The Blues’ next Super Rugby Pacific home game is against the Highlanders this Saturday at 7.05pm at Eden Park.