Friday, January 7, 2011

In the Sic Nation Richie Rees out but Lee Byrne is return

In the Six Nation Wales have been forefront with the news scrum-half Richie Rees out the complete tournament but Lee Byrne is retun.

Cardiff Blues star Rees was pushing Mike Phillips to be the first-choice No 9 – was yesterday sealed for 12 weeks.

The Ospreys star has suffered a thumb fractured in Wales’ defeat against New Zealand in Cardiff on November 27, but he is due to have the plaster removed this week.

Ospreys physiotherapist Chris Towers said: “We will be looking to accelerate his return with a view to making him available for the London Irish game.”

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