Injury rules Cory Hill out of remaining Six Nations games

Wales
Tuesday 26 February 2019 at 4:47pm

The Dragons forward will miss Wales' games against Scotland and Ireland. Credit: PA

Lock Cory Hill has been ruled out of Wales' final push for the Guinness Six Nations title and Grand Slam with an ankle injury.

The Dragons forward will miss Wales' upcoming games against Scotland and Ireland.

Hill was injured during the 21-13 victory over England at the Principality Stadium on Saturday. He scored a try as Wales wiped out a seven-point interval deficit.

Hill, 27, has played a key role during Wales' 12-game unbeaten run that stretches back to February last year.

Hill scored a try as Wales wiped out a seven-point interval deficit against England. Credit: PA

With the lock now sidelined, Adam Beard and Jake Ball are among the options as skipper Alun Wyn Jones' second-row partner in Edinburgh.

Wales skills coach Neil Jenkins told WRU TV said Hill's absence would be a loss:

The dust has just about settled on a stunning victory over England, which has put Wales in pole position to mark head coach Warren Gatland's final Six Nations campaign with silverware.

Wales will win the Six Nations if they defeat Scotland and Ireland, and also secure a first tournament clean sweep since 2012.

Wales have beaten Scotland on four of their last five visits to Murrayfield, and they will head north as firm favourites for another win.