Wales flanker Dan Lydiate will miss the 2017 Six Nations and the British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand after Ospreys announced hell undergo surgery to his damaged anterior cruciate ligament.Lydiates regional team the Ospreys confirmed that Lydiate suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage during Wales victory over South Africa in Cardiff last Saturday.The Ospreys say he will not play again this term. Wales kick off their Six Nations campaign against Italy in Rome on February 5.It also puts paid to his hopes of making the British and Irish Lions squad to tour New Zealand next summer.The 28-year-old, who has won 60 caps, featured in all three Tests when the 2013 Lions took on Australia.In a statement, the Ospreys said: Dan Lydiate has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering anterior cruciate ligament damage in Wales final autumn fixture against South Africa.Following consultation, it has been confirmed that surgery is required, as a result of which he will not play again until next season.Lydiate has been a mainstay in the Wales back-row under head coach Warren Gatland, forging a powerful breakaway unit alongside Sam Warburton and Taulupe Faletau.Wales, though, would appear to have sufficient cover, with skipper Warburton an option at blindside flanker, along with Gloucesters Ross Moriarty. 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