Here are the latest rugby headlines on Saturday, January 13.
Lake in Six Nations damage scare
Warren Gatland acquired a Six Nations damage scare when Wales hooker Dewi Lake left the sphere injured simply 5 minutes into the Ospreys’ victory over Perpignan.
Lake, who was filling in at openside flanker on account of an damage disaster, limped off, and was later seen together with his leg strapped up. Gatland, who was watching within the stands, names his Six Nations squad on Tuesday and can desperately hope Lake is match for his or her championship opener towards Scotland on February 3.
With Jac Morgan anticipated to overlook the whole Six Nations, Lake is a number one contender to captain the facet. Lake is predicted to battle it out with Ryan Elias, and Elliot Dee for the quantity two shirt in the course of the Six Nations. Get the latest rugby information despatched straight to your inbox without spending a dime with our day by day e-newsletter.
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“He felt a pop in his hamstring and we erred on the facet of warning,” stated Ospreys head coach Toby Booth.
“Hopefully it is going to be a low grade so a few weeks however it’s going to depend upon what it’s [but] there may be undoubtedly one thing there and also you by no means know till you see.
“He walked off the pitch and was contemplating whether or not he would proceed, so we made that call.
“You are conscious of your physique and if one thing doesn’t really feel fairly proper or makes a sound, you want to decide about whether or not they can proceed or whether or not they’re in danger.
“Sometimes you need to shield the participant from themselves.”
Centre George North additionally left the sphere with sickness, whereas lock James Fender, who’s within the combine for a possible first call-up, suffered a shoulder damage.
Louis Rees-Zammit to start out at full-back
Louis Rees-Zammit has been named to start out at full-back for Gloucester Rugby towards Edinburgh within the Challenge Cup as we speak.
The young star needed to pull out of Gloucester’s conflict with Bath one hour earlier than kick-off within the Gallagher Premiership final weekend on account of illness, however has now returned to the fold.
Rees-Zammit is joined by former England star Jonny May within the again line and it could possibly be a Six Nations audition for the 22-year-old.
Wales legend Leigh Halfpenny has now retired, and Liam Williams is unavailable for choice on account of his commitments with Kubota Spears in Japan.
Therefore, there’s something of a range conundrum for Warren Gatland to unpick, with the likes of Cai Evans being touted for a beginning function at 15.
However, it appears seemingly Rees-Zammit may slot in at 15 for Wales within the upcoming event, with there being a plethora of expertise to select from on the wings. Rio Dyer, Josh Adams or Mason Grady would seemingly fill these spots, with Rees-Zammit at full-back if the starlet was chosen to play there.
The Penarth-born man first performed in that position for Wales within the autumn internationals of 2022 towards Argentina. Wales would win that sport 20-13 however the Test interval would consequence within the demise Wayne Pivac’s tenure as Wales head coach.
Speaking after that debut, Rees-Zammit defined: “I can play there, and I’ll play there if wanted. I’m a winger, however I can play there as nicely. I’ll play wherever they choose me. So lengthy as I might help the workforce, whether or not that’s in attack or defence, I’ll strive my greatest.”
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Players to put on mouthguards to assist handle concussions
Players will put on good mouthguards all through the Six Nations to assist with concussion.
The mouthguards are designed to offer reside updates which is able to enable medical employees to find out when head damage assessments are wanted. These have beforehand been used throughout the brand new girls’s competitors WXV whereas they may even be worn throughout coaching in addition to matches.
“Six Nations Rugby, its unions and federations are centered on driving the game-wide dedication to prioritise participant welfare and innovate on this space,” stated Julie Paterson, director of rugby at Six Nations Rugby.
“[It is] to make sure we’re utilizing the latest expertise and enhancing our processes the place related, to guard the gamers.”
Ireland worldwide set for France transfer
Ireland outside-half Joey Carbery is ready to go away Munster for Bordeaux, in keeping with stories.
Munster introduced this week the 28-year-old was to go away the province on the finish of the season, and revered French publication Sud Ouest are reporting he’s off to Bordeaux. They additionally report he might be joined by Springboks centre Janse van Rensburg from the Sharks.
Carbery has been stricken by a collection of accidents, and in consequence has dropped down the Ireland pecking order. His transfer to France will make him ineligible for Ireland choice, and as a substitute he’ll battle it out with the proficient Matthieu Jalibert for the Bordeaux quantity 10 shirt.
According to the identical report Scotland lock Jonny Gray can also be set to affix Bordeaux from Exeter Chiefs, together with Australian worldwide Lachlan Swinton.
