DOCTORS have confirmed that Jason Bunyan faces a long lay off after breaking both his fibula and tibia in his right leg in Germany on Sunday.

This has meant that the Wightlink Islanders' management have had to have a re-think with several vital matches coming up.

Rider replacement will be used against Somerset tonight, but the Islanders are looking at various possibilities for a replacement until Jason is fit.

Other changes see a reserve switch with Steen Jensen dropping to number seven with Jason Doyle up at six. It is hoped this will give the team a more balanced look and help with heat eight.