Although he refuses to set a date for his return, Sackey admits he is feeling positive as he continues his recovery programme.

Speaking at the O2 Scrum on the Beach event in Weymouth, he said: “My leg was broken in two places last season but it is healing well. I haven't started running yet and it may be that I miss one or two games at the start of the season, which is next month. But that's better than rushing back too quickly and maybe suffering another injury as a result.

“When you set a date you put much more pressure on yourself. I'm not putting any dates in my head, I'm taking it steadily and not rushing. As soon as the leg is strong and ready to go out there, that's when my date is.

“When I come back I want to be 100 per cent and hopefully fitter, stronger and faster than ever.”