Wales prop Paul James ruled out of Six Nations with fractured thumb

Wales prop Paul James has been ruled out for the remainder of the Six Nations tournament after suffering a fractured thumb.

The 32-year-old, who plays for Bath, suffered the injury in his side's 20-13 win over France on Saturday.

A Welsh Rugby Union statement confirmed that James is expected to be out for four to six weeks and would be returning to his club for ongoing management.

James has won 27 of his 60 caps for Wales as a replacement.