Darcy Graham released statement after being released from hospital
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Scotland winger Darcy Graham has been released from hospital after suffering a concussion in Sunday's Six Nations defeat to Ireland at Murrayfield.
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The 26-year-old was stretchered off after a sickening clash of heads with Finn Russell during the first half. While Russell was able to walk off for a head injury assessment (HIA), Graham required immediate medical attention on the pitch.
Speaking out for the first time since the incident, Graham took to Instagram to thank fans for their support.
“I would just like to thank everyone for all their well wishes and lovely messages after the game on Sunday,” he wrote. “It means so much and the support was overwhelming. Not the way anyone wants to leave the pitch but very grateful for the quick care and attention I received from the world-class medical team.”
Meanwhile, Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend confirmed that Russell had initially passed his HIA but was withdrawn as a precaution.
“Finn's fine,” Townsend said. “He passed his HIA, but our staff sensed he wasn’t totally aware of what was going on, so we made the call not to put him back on.”
The Scottish Rugby Union has since confirmed that Graham has now been discharged and will follow the standard concussion protocols before returning to action.
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Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt will step in as interim head coach for the remaining three Six Nations fixtures while continuing his commitments with Cardiff for their upcoming game against Connacht.
However, the decision has left many Welsh fans puzzled, as no long-term replacement has been confirmed. So, who is next in line to take on the challenge of reviving Welsh rugby?
Here are five leading candidates for the job.
1. Michael Cheika – Leicester Tigers Head Coach
Cheika is currently leading Leicester Tigers on a one-year deal, which he is not expected to extend beyond this season. That could open the door for Wales to swoop in for the experienced Australian.
With previous head coaching stints at Australia and Argentina, Cheika boasts significant international pedigree. Ironically, he masterminded Argentina's quarter-final victory over Wales at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Cheika is the bookmakers' favourite to replace Gatland. However, if Wales opt for him, they may need an interim coach to bridge the gap until the end of his Leicester tenure—a potential complication, particularly with Wales' summer tour of Japan carrying major implications for World Cup seeding.
2. Simon Easterby – Ireland Head Coach (Interim)
Currently standing in for Andy Farrell as Ireland's head coach while Farrell prepares for the British and Irish Lions tour, Easterby has been part of the Irish coaching setup since 2014. Before that, he gained experience coaching at the Scarlets.
Although this Six Nations marks his first stint as an international head coach, his familiarity with the Welsh game makes him a compelling candidate. The WRU will have the opportunity to directly assess his credentials throughout the tournament before making a move.
Easterby is joint-third favourite with bookmakers and has strong backing from sections of the Welsh fanbase.
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