Rugby World Cup 2015: talking points from the weekend’s matches

Injuries will not dampen Wales’ spirits after beating England, Australia gamble on freshness and Italy’s coach isn’t popular at home after listless displaysThe investigation into the collective strength of the pack will presumably be serious and the search for replacements will be even more earnest but for the moment nothing will dampen Welsh spirits. The spirit of Wembley 99 and Cardiff 13 lives on. Camaraderie and a refusal to buckle can take Wales a long way. Presumably one day – perhaps at this very World Cup – they will simply run out of players. For the moment it does not matter. Wales r…