Dan Lydiate: Wales flanker set to miss rest of season after Six Nations injury
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Dan Lydiate was recalled to face Ireland for his first international in more than two years
Six Nations 2021: Scotland v Wales |
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Venue: Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh Date: Saturday, 13 February Kick-off: 16:45 GMT |
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Wales flanker Dan Lydiate is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the 21-16 victory over Ireland at Principality Stadium.
Lydiate has been released from the Six Nations squad, while it has also been confirmed that Johnny Williams, Hallam Amos and Tomos Williams will miss the match against Scotland on Saturday.
Player call-ups will be made and announced in due course following the latest round of Covid-19 testing and results.
Wales will consider calling up the likes of Cardiff Blues trio Willis Halaholo, Lloyd Williams and James Botham.
Lydiate will undergo a number of assessments and consultations in the coming days to establish the best course of management.
"We watched him a lot over the Christmas period and he's been the in-form six in Wales," said Wales defence coach Gethin Jenkins.
"To see that happen so innocently, the first thing you do is look at the clock and it's probably 10 minutes gone and you knew he was going off.
"I was gutted for him, obviously I have played with him, and you hope he gets well soon. It's a tough pill to swallow for him and for us as a squad."
Centre Williams and Cardiff Blues wing Amos suffered head injuries against Ireland, while Cardiff Blues scrum-half Williams has a hamstring injury and is set to miss a few games.
"He (Tomos Williams) has had a scan and it's not a simple one," said Jenkins.
"He is probably going to be ruled out for a few games and we'll go from there."
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Wales coach Wayne Pivac is hoping George North will be fit, after the 28-year-old back scratched an eye during the second half of his try-scoring performance on Sunday.
Dragons centre Nick Tompkins is also struggling with a shoulder injury, with Owen Watkin the other fit midfield man in the squad.
Scarlets centre Jonathan Davies will again be missing at Murrayfield having been unavailable to face Ireland with an ankle injury.
Wing Josh Adams is also absent as he serves the second game of a two-match ban after breaching Covid-19 regulations.
Liam Williams will be back after suspension after being sent for Scarlets against Cardiff Blues last month and is in line to replace the concussed Amos.
"He (Liam) has been training with us for two weeks," added Jenkins.
"Unfortunately Hallam has been ruled out so Liam becomes available for this weekend. He's served his ban and if he's selected, he'll be ready to go.'