Leigh Halfpenny to miss Six Nations start with concussion symptoms

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Leigh Halfpenny is expected to miss at least the first two Six Nations matches after being told by a specialist he is at least three weeks away from a return from concussion.

The Wales and Scarlets full-back was concussed against Australia in November – the fourth time in six years. He has not played since and is continuing to show symptoms such as headaches.

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Written by Paul Rees
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/08/leigh-halfpenny-miss-six-nations-start-concussion-wales-ben-john-rugby-union under the title “Leigh Halfpenny to miss Six Nations start with concussion symptoms”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.