The Scarlets prop Rhys Thomas has undergone heart surgery after being taken ill during training on Friday. Thomas, who has seven Wales caps, was treated by the club's medical staff before being taken by ambulance to Morriston Hospital in Swansea.

The 29-year-old, who had a heart attack six years ago, was said to have had "successful surgery" and to be in a "comfortable condition".

The Scarlets' chief executive, Mark Davies, said: "All our thoughts and best wishes are with Rhys and his wife Paula and their family. The region will be keeping in close contact with medical teams at Morriston Hospital as to his progress but it is understood that he is comfortable and doing well.

"I am sure the whole rugby community in Wales would join with us in expressing to Rhys all our very best wishes for a quick and comfortable recovery."

Thomas had previously spoken of his heart condition and how he feared his career had ended after suffering a "mild heart attack" after an EDF Cup tie against Northampton in 2006.