Northampton Saints prop Alex Waller underwent surgery yesterday after breaking his forearm in the dying minutes of Friday’s night’s clash with Newcastle Falcons at Franklin’s Gardens.
Despite the horrific injury Waller played on, contributing to the defensive effort.
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This attempted try was ruled held up but the Falcons did eventually cross for a try, drawing things at 22-22 before the conversion gave them a 24-22 away victory.
You can see when the injury occurs below, and how he stayed on, clearly in severe pain.