Sam Costelow Out for Six Nations Due to Injury

Wales flyhalf Sam Costelow will be sidelined for up to 12 weeks due to a shoulder injury requiring surgery, ruling him out of the upcoming Six Nations Championship. The injury occurred during Scarlets' Challenge Cup defeat against Gloucester, where he fractured his collarbone just 11 minutes into the match. Costelow's absence is significant as he had started four matches in last year's tournament, where Wales finished last. Warren Gatland is expected to announce his squad for the Six Nations on January 31, with Costelow's injury likely impacting team dynamics. He has been replaced in the squad by fellow Wales international Ioan Lloyd. The Welsh team is set to face France in their opening game of the tournament.