Justin Tipuric ruled out of Wales tour due to concussion

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Justin Tipuric ruled out of Wales tour due to concussion

ESPN Staff

April 11, 2016

Justin Tipuric of Wales lies injured following a fall at a lineout© Stu Forster/Getty Images

Justin Tipuric has been ruled out of Wales' summer tour of New Zealand due to the concussion he sustained against Italy during the Six Nations.

Ospreys flanker Tipuric has not played since being forced off during his country's 67-14 win three weeks ago, with his region confirming he had been advised to take three months off.

That time frame would also likely rule Tipuric out of contention for selection for Great Britain Sevens at the Rio Olympics.

"Justin is recovering well following the concussion suffered playing for Wales against Italy three weeks ago, but in the light of his symptoms the specialist advice is that it is in his best interests to take his time returning," a statement on the Ospreys website said.

"A prolonged three-month period of recovery rules him out of the rest of the season for the Ospreys and the Wales tour to New Zealand. The focus for Justin will be on getting healthy and fit, ready for pre-season."

Wales have also been left sweating over the fitness of Paul James, with the Ospreys suggesting the veteran prop will be out for "six to 10 weeks" following eye surgery.

Ospreys have also confirmed that JJ Engelbrecht and Ma'afu Fia will miss the rest of the season as they continue their recoveries from ankle and toe injuries respectively, but long-term absentees Ashley Beck and Dafydd Howells are both nearing comebacks.

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Justin Tipuric ruled out of Wales tour due to concussion