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Monarchs lose Jonasson

Edinburgh Monarchs are likely to be without Swedish rider Thomas Jonasson for the rest of the season.

Jonasson has taken the decision to "withdraw from UK racing for the immediate future" after crippling commitments elsewhere.

The rider is also racing in his native country and Poland and is also competing in the World Under-21 championship, the Swedish Under-21 Championship, the Grand Prix Qualifiers and the World Under-21 team Championship.

He has also been struck by the sudden detah of his father and Monarchs have given him time to sort out his priorities.

“I will tell you that I can’t handle three countries at the moment, it’s just too much and I have to work hard just racing in two countries now," he told the club.

“I know that a lot of people will be angry but I am ready to take that and I am also ready to pay back sponsorship for anyone who wants that. I am sorry about this but I can’t handle all this now.”