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Cardiff Rugby injury update - February

First Team News | 15th February 2023


Cardiff Rugby can today provide the latest injury updates ahead of Saturday’s return to BKT United Rugby Championship action against Benetton Rugby.

James Botham is set to be out of action for up to six weeks after undergoing an appendectomy last week.

Gwilym Bradley continues his rehabilitation following foot surgery while fellow flanker Thomas Young is progressing through his own rehabilitation program following a calf injury and is targeting the next block of fixtures.

Meanwhile, Josh Navidi remains in the rehabilitation phase of his return from a neck injury sustained is the summer. 

In the backs, Harri Millard faces up to six months on the sidelines after suffering a posterior cruciate ligament injury against Newcastle Falcons last month, while Theo Cabango (shoulder), Jamie Hill (achillies) and Jacob Beetham (ACL)  continue their respective recoveries but are not likely to feature again this season. 

Rhys Priestland is set to be out of action for another 6-8 weeks after suffering a hamstring injury against Leinster. 

Willis Halaholo has begun non-contact training and will progress through his return to play program with a comeback target next month, while fellow centre Max Llewellyn and hooker Liam Belcher have both returned to full training and are available for selection.