Preistland an injury concern

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Fly-half Rhys Priestland is Wales' latest injury worry ahead of their World Cup semi-final against France in Auckland on Saturday.

Priestland, 24, departed the 22-10 quarter-final win over Ireland in the 77th minute nursing a shoulder injury.

Lock Luke Charteris also sustained a shoulder blow while worries have eased over centre Jamie Roberts' nose injury.

Assistant coach Robert Howley said: "Hopefully they'll get better as the week goes on."

Priestland's arm was in a sling when Wales arrived in Auckland ahead of the last-four tie at Eden Park.

James Hook took over from Priestland and if the latter is ruled out of the France encounter, Stephen Jones would also be a contender to wear the number 10 jersey.

Charteris was replaced at half-time by Bradley Davies after making 16 first-half tackles against Ireland.

Medical student Roberts, of Cardiff Blues, received treatment during the bruising contest in which his forceful running proved effective, but is unlikely to be a major selection concern.

Wales coach Warren Gatland said of Newport Gwent Dragon Charteris: "It's just 24 hours just to assess him and hopefully it's not too serious."

Wales have made the last four only once - at the inaugural tournament in 1987.

They lost 48-6 to eventual winners New Zealand in the semi-finals, but went on to finish third by beating Australia 22-21 in the play-off in Rotorua.





Without Preistland I would be very worried about France, the same if Roberts cant play. :/

Welsh operations to prevent injuries!

Classic.

Just when I thought that 606v2 had none of the pub-talk nonsense of the old version!!!

Of course - if it ever turns out that there is a secret clinic in the valleys developing Wolverine style makeovers, then I'm all for it.

Casartelli wrote:Welsh operations to prevent injuries!

Classic.

Just when I thought that 606v2 had none of the pub-talk nonsense of the old version!!!

Of course - if it ever turns out that there is a secret clinic in the valleys developing Wolverine style makeovers, then I'm all for it.

Hey a lot has happened in that West Wales outside half factory since the 70's!

maybe they just mean things like when George North had his shoulder op. He didn't actually need it then, but he had it anyway to fix some minor damage that could have led to a more serious injury later on. Things like that.

like a shortening and tightening op on the shoulder to stop it popping, and
worn cartilage sorted before it becomes a problem, all good stuff i say !!

i would have thought that was a typical thing all sportsmen/teams would get involved in- not just the welsh or international teams for that matter

I don't know I assumed they mean the body has natural weaknesses that can lead to injuries, and that minor operation in certain muscle areas can help prevent long term damage and injury for professional sportsmen.

Where can I get such operations to become invincible?

IronMike wrote:Where can I get such operations to become invincible?

ironmike not working out for then?

Iron isnt strong enough unfortunately

I like all this fly half talk but what a difference Gethin Jenkins has made,the guy is a machine.
Jenkins,Charteris and Lydiate just don't stop tackling ruck after ruck trackin down any support player, they just read the game so well.

viewtothegym wrote:I like all this fly half talk but what a difference Gethin Jenkins has made,the guy is a machine.
Jenkins,Charteris and Lydiate just don't stop tackling ruck after ruck trackin down any support player, they just read the game so well.

Its great to see the work ethic is so high in this squad, nobody is letting the side down when it comes to giving their all