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WALES and Ospreys second row Adam Beard will miss the start of the 2025 Six Nations because of a knee injury picked up in the 52-20 defeat to Australia a fortnight ago.
The 28-year-old has been ruled out for three months and will certainly not be fit for Wales’ opening two fixtures, against France in Paris on January 31 and Italy in Rome on February 8. Wales’ next match is against Ireland in Cardiff on February 22.

Out: Adam Beard

“He’s out for at least three months. It’s a big kick in the teeth because he’s such an important par...