It is a significant blow for Wales, who are already without Dragons tight-head Leon Brown. The WRU medical team have withdrawn Francis from the remainder of the series to allow him to optimise his recovery.

Read more: Pick your Wales team to face South Africa in the second Test as injury to prompt changeĪ short statement from the Welsh Rugby Union said: 'Tomas Francis will play no further part in Wales’ tour in South Africa following the concussion he sustained in the first Test match against the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld. But, upon further medical evaluation by Wales' medics, Francis will be sent home on Tuesday and will therefore play no further part in the series. He was removed from the field on a stretcher and it has now been confirmed he will play no further part in the series.įrancis would have missed the second Test in Bloemfontein this Saturday due to World Rugby's new mandatory 12-day rest period for category one concussions. The tight-head prop suffered a serious blow to the head within 30 seconds of coming off the bench during the 32-29 defeat at Loftus Versfeld last Saturday. Tomas Francis has been stood down by Wales' medical staff for the rest of the tour of South Africa.

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