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'It was quite difficult to deal with at times and a bit unpredictable'

Scarlets back Leigh Halfpenny. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Leigh Halfpenny is two games into his comeback from concussion. The full-back sustained a head knock after a tackle by Samu Kerevi during a 9-6 victory over Australia on November 10, a challenge which Warren Gatland criticised in the aftermath.

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He missed the start of the Six Nations because of the problem, finally returning to the field for the Scarlets in their 43-21 PRO14 win over the Cheetahs on February 24th. He also played an influential part in a narrow 10-6 victory over Munster last Saturday.

“It is great to be back and I am loving being back on the field with the boys. It has been a difficult couple of months and it was not the best of injuries.” Halfpenny said in an interview with Y Clwb Rygbi.

“It was quite difficult to deal with at times and a bit unpredictable.”

“The head is all good now and it was great to get another 80 minutes under my belt and be out there with the boys.”

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Halfpenny’s return has paved the way for a possible international recall, but he knows he may have to bide his time following Wales’ impressive 21-13 win over England last time out, particularly with the form of Liam Williams who picked up the man-of-the-match at the Principality Stadium.

“We will see what the selectors go with, but looking at the boys there they have been outstanding. That game against England was awesome.”

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Wales are the only side that can achieve a Six Nations Grand Slam this season and face Scotland at Murrayfield this Saturday.

“There is a great feeling in camp and it is a massive game at Murrayfield for this tournament. So it’s an exciting week ahead for the squad,” Halfpenny said.

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It’s interesting that no-one seems to share my concern abut Fabian Holland playing again the week after failing an HIA. What if he gets another knock this week?


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