Ospreys hooker loses leg after motorcycle crash
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Doctors were unable to save 25 year-old Ifan Phillips' leg after the former was involved in a motorcycle accident in Swansea earlier this month.
Phillips is now hoping for a prosthetic leg and a crowdfunding page has already yielded around £60 000.
We’re all right behind you Ifan 🖤
— Ospreys (@ospreys) December 19, 2021
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"Home from hospital and spirits are high", Phillips wrote in an Instagram post.
"Firstly, I'd like to thank everyone for your support over the last few days. It honestly means so much to me and my family.
"The generosity of the public and the rugby community has been truly overwhelming and I cannot thank you guys enough for your kind donations, messages and much more.
"My heartfelt thanks go to all who assisted at the scene of the accident, to the emergency services and to all staff at Morriston Hospital. You have all been brilliant.
"On the 5th of December I was rushed into hospital because of a motorbike accident.
"I went into theatre arrival but following ongoing surgery it was not possible to save my leg. As a result I had to have an above the knee amputation.
"Your kind donations will all be going towards my rehabilitation and hopefully getting a prosthetic leg which will enable me to experience new opportunities.
"Those who know me well will know how active I am as an individual and I WILL continue to be so.
"All your donations are greatly appreciated so thank you from the bottom of my heart."
