🏉 Big News for Welsh Rugby Fans!
Joe Hawkins is making a move! The Scarlets’ director of rugby, Nigel Davies, announced that Hawkins will be transitioning back to centre position with Sam Costelow returning from an ankle injury. Hawkins has been filling in at outside-half, but Davies insists it’s time for him to blossom as a powerful 12. Costelow’s comeback is perfectly timed as he eyes a spot on the Wales squad for the upcoming Six Nations.
In other Six Nations updates, Ireland faces a front-row conundrum with Andrew Porter and Paddy McCarthy sidelined, forcing the nation to consider fresh faces like Leinster’s Jack Boyle and Munster’s Michael Milne. With prop spots on thin ice, Ireland’s selection team might look to seasoned alternatives for immediate reinforcement.
On the England front, there’s a cloud of uncertainty. Fin Smith is on the injury list with a calf strain, making his appearance against Wales on February 7 uncertain. Meanwhile, George Furbank, dealing with calf problems, remains out since December. The Saints are playing cautiously, cooling their return to avoid recurring issues.
Stay tuned to see how these changes shape the upcoming Six Nations! 🏆🏴🏴