Wigan prop Stuart Fielden is set for extended absence

Stuart Fielden is likely to be sidelined for another month after his bicep injury was found to be more serious than they thought.

The Great Britain international missed the start of the Super League season.

He was to face Castleford last Friday until damaging a bicep in training.

Fielden, Wigan's record signing from Bradford in 2006, was left out of Great Britain's side for the three-match series against New Zealand in the autumn but hopes to push for a place in England's World Cup squad.

He needed pain-killing injections in his feet towards the end of last season in a bid to help Warriors in the play-offs, and missed all three of Wigan's pre-season games.

This latest blow will add up to a five-month lay-off for Fielden, who has played in 13 major finals.