Ospreys flanker Justin Tipuric back training after months on sidelines

Wales and Ospreys flanker Justin Tipuric has revealed he is fit and back in full training following three months out with concussion.

The 26-year-old missed the final two months of last season due to the problem he suffered against Italy in the Six Nations back in March.

The injury ruled him out of Wales' tour of New Zealand and the forthcoming Olympics in Rio and he is now keen to make up for lost time.

"It's good to be back in training and back in and around the place," said Tipuric. "I'm feeling healthy and enjoying pre-season as best as it's possible to.

"It wasn't the nicest of injuries shall we say. It was a pretty difficult time for me, sitting in the house unable to do anything for about five weeks.

"I'm not a good patient at the best of times so it's nice to be able to get out and do stuff again instead of sitting, staring at walls."

The Ospreys' openside believes the squad needs to put last season's disappointing eighth-place finish in the Guinness PRO12 behind them.

He added: "We all know that last season was disappointing and it wasn't the kind of year we are used to at the Ospreys, but you can't dwell on it.

"We've got to come back stronger and better than before, that's the challenge for everybody."