Wales call up rookie wing
Wing Owen Lane has replaced his Cardiff Blues teammate Josh Navidi in Wales’ World Cup squad.
Wing Owen Lane has replaced his Cardiff Blues teammate Josh Navidi in Wales’ World Cup squad.
Wales coach Warren Gatland says his team has to produce an improved performance in their World Cup semi-final against the Springboks on Sunday.
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting news snippets making headlines around the world.
Wales No 8 Josh Navidi has been ruled out of the World Cup because of a hamstring injury.
Jacques Brunel accepted that the red card given to lock Sebastien Vahaamahina was fair but questioned the legality of Wales’ winning try against France.
Wales came from a 12-point deficit to claim a 20-19 victory over a 14-man France side in the World Cup quarter-finals in Oita on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Wales coach Warren Gatland admitted the squad has been left shocked after assistant Rob Howley was sent home for breaching World Rugby betting regulations.
Alun Wyn Jones has returned to the starting lineup to lead Wales in their final World Cup warm-up against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Wales coach Warren Gatland believes his side has the potential to go deep into the tournament at the upcoming World Cup in Japan.
Jacob Stockdale grabbed a brace as Ireland held on for a 22-17 win over Wales in a World Cup warm-up in Cardiff on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.