re: The BIG RUGBY thread: World Rugby now (live & on demand) via ESPN3/app

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Yeah so that Halfpenny ACL injury pretty much fricks any chance Wales had at tRWC.

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The Webb injury is a much bigger blow. Liam Williams, assuming he's back from his foot surgery, should be able to slot right in at fullback. And Biggar is a better kicker than Halfpenny. Just means that Cuthbert will definitely start, despite sucking for the last year.

Webb, however, is Wales' biggest threat inside the opposing 22 and is the most creative player Wales have. And he and Biggar have a brilliant partnership both at Ospreys and Wales. And, yes, this probably kills the Ospreys' season as well. What makes this worse is that Gatland will call Phillips back up and stick him into a starting position despite him being completely past it.

Also, I am completely baffled as to why North is refusing to wear a scrum cap.

So...just frick everything.