Chelsea moved into the Premier League's top four with a 4-0 demolition of hapless Southampton, but Aston Villa's hopes of Champions League football next season diminished after a 4-1 defeat at Crystal Palace.

The 33-year-old, capped 83-times and a pivotal member of the 2019 and 2023 World Cup winning sides, suffered the injury playing a Currie Cup match for Western Province last year.  

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra thanked his support staff and well-wishers for the care after a freak on-field accident as he returned to action.