I fear it looks quite serious for Leigh | Shane Williams

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CARDIFF, WALES - JULY 03: Wales player Leigh Halfpenny receives medical attention before being stretchered off with an injury during the International Match between Wales and Canada at Principality Stadium on July 03, 2021 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

THERE is no other way for me to start other than by wishing Leigh Halfpenny all the best. For his 100th Test to end like that was just so cruel and after just 30 seconds, too.
We all know the risk that comes with playing professional rugby, but for Leigh’s milestone to be ruined like that was just awful.
It was a positive Leigh was back up on his feet with the help of crutches and with his knee in a brace at the final whistle in Cardiff.
Scans this week will determine how long he is out for, but I do worry it will be a long time.
The nature of how he suffered the injury makes me think he h...

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