WALES are being advised not to pick Leigh Halfpenny against England this week following his third abortive comeback attempt in two months.
Dr Barry O’Driscoll, renowned for urging World Rugby to do more to protect victims of concussion, said yesterday: “With a recent history like that, I don’t think he should be picked for any team next week.”
Halfpenny rejoins the Wales squad tomorrow having been released for the Scarlets’ PRO14 match in Treviso yesterday with a view to starting against England. Despite his nonappearance for the Scarlets, the Welsh management ...