Neck surgery for Evans

Scotland wing Thom Evans has undergone neck surgery after being injured in the RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales at the Millennium Stadium.

The 24-year-old Glasgow player was carried off following a sickening first-half collision and taken to Cardiff's University Hospital.

Scotland team doctor James Robson said that Evans was "moving his arms and legs".

Full-back Chris Paterson, who won his 100th cap, will also be detained overnight at the same hospital after suffering damage to his right kidney.

Robson said: "Thom has sustained damage to his neck that has required surgery.

"He is moving his arms and legs, and we are hoping for a speedy recovery. There will be a further bulletin in due course.

"Chris sustained damage to his right kidney during a collision in the first half.

"On admission to hospital it became evident that the damage would require a period of observation and, in particular, bed rest in order to aid his recuperation.

"On behalf of the players, their families and the entire Scotland party, I would like to thank the hospital staff and the medical team at the Millennium Stadium for the quality of their care."

Scotland head coach Andy Robinson added: "Our thoughts are with Thom and Chris. We wish both a speedy recovery."