Six Nations: Lee Jones

Six Nations: Lee Jones making 'good progress' after concussion

Scotland wing Lee Jones is making "good progress" in hospital in Dublin after sustaining severe concussion in Saturday's Six Nations loss to Ireland.

The 23-year-old clashed heads with opposite number Andrew Trimble and then hit the back of his head as he fell unconscious to the ground.

Scotland doctor James Robson said: "Lee made good progress overnight and will stay in hospital on Sunday morning.

"He is scheduled to travel back to Scotland tomorrow [Monday]."
Jones was injured in the 62nd minute and was taken off the pitch on a stretcher after receiving immediate medical attention, with referee Chris Pollock stopping play so he could be treated.

Great news, I think he is going to be a very special player in a few years.

He is like a young Shane Williams in my eyes, he just needs to work very hard and get a bit of ball with space.

Thats good,i was very worried when i first saw it but then on the replay it lookd more like concussion but still good to know hell b ok

Ah yes Mr Trimble's head butt. Not an arm used - should be cited but won't be. Nasty, cynical bunch this Irish team.

21st Century Schizoid Man wrote:Ah yes Mr Trimble's head butt. Not an arm used - should be cited but won't be. Nasty, cynical bunch this Irish team.

It was quite clearly an accidental head clash, and Jones ducked into it. Nobodies fault, just one of those things. Don't be such a fool.

Good to hear, looked awful at the time.

Nasty bump.. Good to hear nothing serious.

Jones is really good - his lenghty training in 7s helps him find gaps that are closed to others and once he bulks up and understands the defensive and support lines in the 15s game, he will be a huge asset.

He is surprisingly strong for a little 'un according to the Edinburgh conditioning staff. He could learn a lot from Shane Williams by working out how to maximise his defensive performance through good timing and technique.

Excellent prospect for the future.