WALES FLANKER JUSTIN Tipuric will miss the rest of the season with a concussion he suffered in a Six Nations win against Italy last month.
The 26-year-old Ospreys back-rower has been advised to take a three-month break from the game due to the head injury he sustained in Wales’ 67-14 win on 19 March.
“Justin is recovering well following the concussion suffered playing for Wales against Italy three weeks ago, but in the light of his symptoms the specialist advice is that it is in his best interests to take his time returning,” a statement from Ospreys said.
“A prolonged three-month period of recovery rules him out of the rest of the season for the Ospreys and the Wales tour to New Zealand. The focus for Justin will be on getting healthy and fit, ready for pre-season.”
The injury problem will also likely rule Tipuric out of contention for selection in the Great Britain sevens team at the Rio Olympics.
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