The Ospreys have confirmed that Shane Williams will spend the summer resting after withdrawing from the Welsh squad for the Test matches against South Africa and New Zealand.
Williams, Wales’ record Test try-scorer, ruled himself out of the Millennium Stadium appointment with world champions South Africa on Saturday, plus Test matches against New Zealand in Dunedin and Hamilton later this month.
The 33-year-old has a shoulder problem, and his tour place has been filled by uncapped Newport Gwent Dragons wing Will Harries.
“Shane has been troubled by an ongoing shoulder issue since the Six Nations,” said Ospreys physiotherapist Chris Towers.
“Since then, he has had a couple of injections to try and settle the condition and to help manage the symptoms.
“The injury hasn’t settled completely, and in line with the medical advice we’ve had, he now feels that he needs a period of rest to allow it to settle fully.
“We will be closely monitoring his condition, including seeking further medical advice, but we are hopeful that a period of prolonged rest will allow Shane to return to action at the start of next season refreshed and fully recovered.”