Wales given official warning
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Wales given official warning
Wales have received an official warning from World Rugby after a group of players from outside their World Cup squad took part in training on Wednesday.
Back-up players who do not make the final 31-man World Cup squad are not allowed to participate in training sessions with the official group.
The sport’s governing body said in a statement: “While World Rugby is satisfied that no deliberate breach was intended, an official warning has been issued to the WRU. All participating teams have been informed that additional players from the extended squad, including potential injury replacements, may not be included in any training sessions.”
There was little prospect of a points deduction being imposed for the breach, but the incident was an unwelcome distraction for the coach,, Warren Gatland, as he named his side to face England at Twickenham.
