Leigh Halfpenny ruled out of Wales summer tests
It's after an injury he sustained on Saturday
Last updated 6th Jul 2021
Leigh Halfpenny has been ruled out of Wales' summer Tests, due to an injury.
The fullback went down with a knee ligament injury just 2 minutes into Saturday's match, which was his 100th international test.
His team-mates went on to thrash Canada 68-12.
In a statement, the Welsh Rugby Union said: "The fullback will require surgery with further assessments to determine his long-term prognosis and management.
"Aneurin Owen, who has been training with the squad as an attached player, has now been officially added as Halfpenny’s replacement."
"Extra special" to have home fans back
The match was the first in front of fans at Cardiff's Principality Stadium since February 2020, which Halfpenny said was "extra special".
Posting on social media yesterday (Monday 5 July), Halfpenny said: "Mixed emotions right now, not how I hoped it would go but a special day running out for my country to play my 100th international test.
"It's always a huge honour to put on Wales and British and Irish Lions jerseys and have had some incredible memories in both, which I feel extremely grateful for.
"It was extra special to have our home fans and my family back in the stands and congratulations to all the new caps.
"Thank you for all the kind messages."