TAINE PLUMTREE has been ruled out of the Guinness Six Nations clash against Ireland. The blindside flanker fell victim to injury in the 10th minute of the 26-23 defeat to Scotland in Cardiff because of a shoulder injury and has now been released from Steve Tandy’s squad.
However, Sam Costelow could feature in the games against Ireland and Italy.
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Costelow lasted until the 55th minute of the Principality Stadium showdown due to ankle damage but is to remain with Wales to continue his rehabilitation, according to a statement released by the Welsh Rugby Union.
A trip to Dublin to face Ireland on March 6 is the team’s next assignment and Costelow will be given every opportunity to prove his fitness following a superb performance against Scotland.
The 25-year-old Scarlets playmaker was not involved during the autumn but has fought his way back into the team, making his first appearance of the Six Nations last Saturday.
His return coincided with Wales’ most encouraging display of the Championship, even if their three-year wait for a win in the tournament continues.
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Taine Plumtree ruled out of Wales’ Six Nations clash with Ireland
TAINE PLUMTREE has been ruled out of the Guinness Six Nations clash against Ireland. The blindside flanker fell victim to injury in the 10th minute of the 26-23 defeat to Scotland in Cardiff because of a shoulder injury and has now been released from Steve Tandy’s squad.
However, Sam Costelow could feature in the games against Ireland and Italy.
Costelow lasted until the 55th minute of the Principality Stadium showdown due to ankle damage but is to remain with Wales to continue his rehabilitation, according to a statement released by the Welsh Rugby Union.
A trip to Dublin to face Ireland on March 6 is the team’s next assignment and Costelow will be given every opportunity to prove his fitness following a superb performance against Scotland.
The 25-year-old Scarlets playmaker was not involved during the autumn but has fought his way back into the team, making his first appearance of the Six Nations last Saturday.
His return coincided with Wales’ most encouraging display of the Championship, even if their three-year wait for a win in the tournament continues.
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