Dragons' Griffiths being treated for spinal tumour

Dragons person revealed their Wales backmost statement guardant Ollie Griffiths is undergoing aesculapian curen aft being diagnosed pinch a tumour connected his spine.

The Welsh rugby region opportunity his information "requires intervention" and he "is unavailable for action for nan foreseeable early arsenic he undergoes aesculapian treatment".

A Dragons connection read: "The 29-year-old, who has played 105 times for nan Men of Gwent, has decided alongside nan nine to make this announcement to explain his availability, having already told his team-mates, coaches, and staff.

"Ollie is now undergoing curen that is being reviewed monthly, he remains fresh and well, and he is looking guardant to returning to afloat health."

Dragons added: "The nine will proceed to activity pinch Ollie to guarantee he receives nan champion attraction and support to assistance his treatment.

"Our sole interest is his wellness and nan privateness of him and his family astatine this time.

"Any further updates connected Ollie’s advancement will travel via charismatic channels and only pinch his approval. The nine will make nary further remark astatine this time."