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Kieran Hardy, 30, has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for a serious knee injury sustained during the United Rugby Championship match against Dragons at Rodney Parade. The Ospreys scrum-half suffered damage to a major ligament and other issues requiring repair, with head coach Mark Jones confirming he will not return this season but remains hopeful for a recovery in time for the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
Hardy, a regular in Wales squads since his 2020 debut, has served as deputy to Tomos Williams and was involved in 11 of 12 matchday squads under Steve Tandy. With Hardy injured, uncapped Che Hope and Reuben Morgan-Williams are now in contention for the scrum-half role as Wales prepares for the Nations Championship in November.
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