Clermont debutant Samuel Ezeala recovering in hospital after brutal tackle

Clermont winger Samuel Ezeala has had a rough start to his club rugby career. The teenager was knocked out cold after a nasty head clash with Racing 92's Virimi Vakatawa. Thankfully, he seemed fine on Monday, flashing a smile and a thumbs-up from his hospital bed. The incident occured just under an hour into the match, as Racing were enjoying a 39-6 lead. The Elusive Vakatawa broke free and made a run of several metres before being met by Ezeala, who turned 18 just last month, in a collision that left the youngster sprawled out on the ground. The next few moments were somewhat unsettling as t…