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Wales flanker Ellis Jenkins requires surgery after 'significant knee injury'

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Image: Ellis Jenkins put in a man-of-the-match performance against South Africa

Wales flanker Ellis Jenkins requires surgery after suffering a "significant" knee injury in their 20-11 win over South Africa on Saturday.

The Cardiff Blues player could now be a doubt for the Six Nations, with his club side issuing an update on his condition.

"Cardiff Blues can confirm Ellis Jenkins sustained a significant knee injury during Wales' autumn victory over South Africa, which will require surgical intervention," read a statement on their official website.

"Further specialist reviews are needed to establish an accurate prognosis following surgery.

"Cardiff Blues and WRU [Welsh Rugby Union] have and will continue to work closely to manage Ellis's care optimally. No further comments will be made at this stage."

Wales' Ellis Jenkins is stretchered off injured
Image: Jenkins was stretchered off

Jenkins produced an outstanding display against the Springboks as Wales completed their first autumn Tests clean sweep, having already beaten Scotland, Australia and Tonga.

The 25-year-old, who has won 11 caps and skippered Wales to victory over the Springboks earlier this year, received a late call-up off the bench to start after Dan Lydiate withdrew through injury.

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He then switched from blindside flanker to No 8 after just 12 minutes of the contest at the Principality Stadium as Ross Moriarty was forced off through concussion and put in a man-of-the-match performance.

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