Ruddock plays down all talk of Welsh Grand Slam

MIKE RUDDOCK has attempted to play down escalating hype and hysteria surrounding a possible Grand Slam season by claiming there has been “no talk of it” in the Welsh camp.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2005 - 00:00
Andrew Baldock

The Wales coach has made two changes both enforced following an injury to skipper Gareth Thomas for Sunday's clash against Scotland at Murrayfield.

With the influential Thomas nursing a broken thumb, Newport Gwent Dragons wing Kevin Morgan lines up at full-back and experienced Cardiff Blues speedster Rhys Williams has been handed the number 14 jersey.

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