Sunday Snippets
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Sunday Snippets
Warburton worry for Wales: Wales head coach Warren Gatland has just one concern after his side's impressive away win over France in Paris last night, with skipper Sam Warburton complaining of a knee injury following the game. According to the former London Wasps head coach, Warburton will undergo extensive icing period in the coming 24 hours, having seen the Cardiff Blues backrower's knee swell up considerably. Having struggled to run at full pace throughout the game, Warburton's injury will be re-examined by medicall staff on Monday morning, when a full diagnosis can be provided, assuming the swelling has receded. Aside from that slight blot on the copybook, Gatland said he was was delighted with his side's performance, in particular the forwards' display at the set-piece. Wales are now back in contention for the Six Nations title but will need a result or two to go their way in the coming weeks, starting with today's game in Dublin.
Fruean arm injury: Crusaders centre Robbie Fruean will be sidelined for the coming weeks after it was confirmed that the rampaging ball-carrier has suffered a fractured arm. Having been withdrawn from his side's humiliating display and subsequent defeat at the hands of the Chiefs on Saturday, Freuan has since undergone a series of X-Rays to confirm the prognosis. According to reports, Fruean has fractured his right arm and will now see a specialist on Monday to determine the next course of action, before an extensive period of rehabilitation work. The game against the Chiefs marked Fruean's first's game since being released by the Waikato based outfit to accommodate the return of Sonny Bill Williams to the Chiefs franchise.
Ryan Sheady
