Andy Farrell warns England to beware reaction from wounded Wales
1 decade ago by The TimesEngland insisted yesterday that they could cope with the kind of injury crisis that has befallen Wales and that no...
Halfpenny played with bandaged knee at his own insistence, says Gatland
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wales coach defends fielding full-back, who is now out of World Cup• ‘You cannot protect everyone and it is always a balance’Warren Gatland has defended his decision to play Leigh Halfpenny against...
'Injuries will galvanise Wales'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCoach Warren Gatland will use the injuries to Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb to galvanise Wales, says England assistant Andy Farrell.
Andy Farrell warns England not to be complacent after Wales injuries
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Farrell: ‘Warren Gatland will encourage a backs to the wall mentality’ • Coach says key injuries will not weaken WalesEngland have been warned that Wales’s World Cup injury issues could make...
Farrell defends under-fire Gatland
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comWales coach Warren Gatland, under fire after Leigh Halfpenny was ruled out of the World Cup after injuring his knee, has received support from one of the men plotting his team's downfall at the tournament.
Wales still have 'fantastic' chance
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCaptain Sam Warburton believes Wales are still capable of challenging for the World Cup despite injuries to two key players.
Gatland happy to call on an experienced Lion
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyWarren Gatland believes the experience of British & Irish Lion Mike Phillips will help Wales digest the loss of two of their key playmakers in Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb ahead of the Rugby World...
Warren Gatland defends decision to play 'strapped' Leigh Halfpenny against Italy
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWarren Gatland has defended his decision to play Leigh Halfpenny in Wales' final World Cup warm-up game against Italy.
Italy’s Sergio Parisse faces Rugby World Cup fitness battle
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Captain has fluid drained from left leg following injury against Wales• No8 crucial to coach Jacques Brunel’s plans for Pool D opener against FranceSergio Parisse faces a World Cup fitness fight...
