Wales international rugby player Kelsey Jones has suffered a major setback following a serious knee injury sustained during a match for Gloucester-Hartpury. The injury, described as “significant,” occurred while Jones was playing for the Cherry & Whites against Loughborough Lightning. The severity of the injury was evident as Jones emitted screams of pain, which were captured by the referee’s microphone, leaving her teammates visibly shocked and concerned.
The unfortunate incident occurred when Loughborough Lightning attempted to move the ball out of their own half. Jones, seizing the opportunity, dived on the ball but landed awkwardly as Loughborough’s prop, Amelia Williams, applied pressure, causing her knee to twist under her. The distressing situation led to the game being halted as medical personnel rushed to attend to Jones on the pitch. She was subsequently stretchered off, with the crowd showing their support through applause.
Following a scan, it has been confirmed that Jones will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. This setback not only affects her club but also rules her out of Wales’ vital WXV play-off against Spain on June 29. However, Jones will commence rehabilitation with both Gloucester-Hartpury’s medical team and the Welsh Rugby Union as she aims to make a full recovery.
In response to the injury, Gloucester-Hartpury issued a statement expressing their support for Jones and outlining the steps that will be taken to aid her recovery. Head coach Sean Lynn also voiced his disappointment at losing a player of Jones’ calibre and conveyed the club’s well wishes for her speedy recovery.
As Jones faces this challenging period, her absence will undoubtedly be felt by her team. Nevertheless, her teammates rallied in her honor, securing a resounding victory to maintain their unbeaten run in the Premiership.
In other sporting news, the boxing world is gearing up for a monumental clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, who are set to compete for the WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF titles. This high-stakes showdown presents an opportunity for both fighters to etch their names in boxing history as they vie for the coveted title of undisputed heavyweight champion.
As the sporting world eagerly anticipates these upcoming events, Jones’ situation serves as a reminder of the physical demands and risks that athletes face in their pursuit of excellence. We extend our well wishes to Kelsey Jones and hope for her swift and complete recovery.