Wales face mounting injury concerns ahead of their Six Nations campaign, with fly-half Sam Costelow suffering an ankle injury during Saturday's 26-23 defeat to Scotland. The 25-year-old left the field in the second half but remains with the squad for rehabilitation, while back-row forward Taine Plumtree has been ruled out after a shoulder problem forced him off after just nine minutes.

Head coach Steve Tandy confirmed both players underwent scans on Monday, with Plumtree already released back to his region. The injuries compound Wales' struggles, leaving them bottom of the Six Nations table after three consecutive losses and a 14-game losing streak in the tournament. Wales have not called up replacements yet for the injured trio, maintaining a 37-player squad.

The injury to Costelow raises questions about Wales' fly-half options, with Jarrod Evans coming on as replacement against Scotland. Other potential 10s include Dan Edwards, Joe Hawkins, and Ben Thomas, all of whom have international experience. Wales face Ireland in Dublin on March 6 before hosting Italy in their final fixture.