Humphreys misses final fling in Paris

WALES captain Jonathan Humphreys has been ruled out of Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations Championship showdown with France in Paris, almost certainly ending his international career.

The 34-year-old Bath hooker aggravated a shoulder injury during Saturday’s 25-24 defeat by Ireland in Cardiff and has been forced to pull out of the squad for the trip to the Stade de France.

Wales team manager Alan Phillips said: “Jonathan will not be considered for Saturday. I feel for him because since he has come into the side, he has been inspirational. His contribution has been outstanding, I can’t say any more.”