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Wales blow as Priestland ruled out of Six Nations

Wales' preparations for the Six Nations were rocked on Tuesday when it was revealed that Scarlets fly-half Rhys Priestland will miss the rest of the season after snapping his Achilles tendon.

Wales' fly-half Rhys Priestland pictured after the Rugby World Cup pool D match against Samoa at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, New Zeland, in September 2011. Wales' preparations for the Six Nations were rocked on Tuesday when it was revealed that Scarlets fly-half Priestland will miss the rest of the season after snapping his Achilles tendon.

The 25-year-old, who has 22 caps, sustained the injury in a European Cup game against Exeter on Saturday.

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