Thom Evans Scotland Rugby Player Has Neck Surgery
Thom is carried from the Field.
Sad news after today’s defeat at the hands of Wales. Sky has this
Scotland wing Thom Evans has undergone neck surgery after being injured in the RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales at the Millennium Stadium.
The 24-year-old Glasgow player was carried off following a sickening first-half collision and taken to Cardiff’s University Hospital.
Scotland team doctor James Robson said tonight that Evans was “moving his arms and legs”.
Full-back Chris Paterson, who won his 100th cap today, will also be detained overnight at the same hospital after suffering damage to his right kidney.
Robson said: “Thom has sustained damage to his neck that has required surgery.
“He is moving his arms and legs, and we are hoping for a speedy recovery.
“Chris sustained damage to his right kidney during a collision in the first half.
“On behalf of the players, their families and the entire Scotland party, I would like to thank the hospital staff and the medical team at the Millennium Stadium for the quality of their care.”
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson added: “Our thoughts are with Thom and Chris. We wish both a speedy recovery.”
Hopefully both players will be OK and back playing for Scotland shortly.
