Wales hooker Liam Belcher is glad to be back to full power with Cardiff after a "scary" injury that resulted in him losing feeling in his arm. The 29-year-old front rower featured in the autumn Tests against Argentina and Japan until he was sidelined by a nerve issue. The hooker returned to captain Cardiff against Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship on Friday, providing some cheer in a frustrating 21-17 loss. "It was a bit scary, losing power in your arm - then it hit the tricep and went on to the forearm and grip. "The only positive I can take against Scarlets was that I got through OK and there weren't any repercussions."

Source: BBC December 22, 2025 14:44 UTC