Tom James Released

Tom James has been released from Wales' Rugby World Cup training squad due to injury.

The 28-year-old has an ongoing foot injury and will continue his recovery with his region.

 he training squad will regather at the WRU National Centre of Excellence on Monday to prepare for the Test against Ireland on Saturday, August 8.T

James hasn’t featured for Wales since 2010 when he played against the All Blacks.

His withdrawal gives Warren Gatland another headache in the back three with Liam Williams currently a doubt to feature in Wales’ warm-up matches for the Rugby World Cup.

Wales host Six Nations champions Ireland in a friendly on Saturday in Cardiff.