Overview
- Cardiff coach Corniel van Zyl confirmed the No. 8 will miss the opening fixtures against England, France and Scotland.
- The 35-year-old sustained the calf injury on January 1 against the Ospreys after having already missed the autumn Tests with a knee issue.
- Van Zyl said the return timeline remains uncertain, with a mid-tournament target that could see game time by February 27.
- Wales are also set to be without captain Jac Morgan due to a shoulder injury and centre Max Llewellyn with a knee problem.
- Head coach Steve Tandy will name his Six Nations squad on January 20 as Wales begin their campaign at Twickenham on February 7.