Gatland tempted to recall Jones and Peel for Italy clash

EXPERIENCED half-back pair Stephen Jones and Dwayne Peel are in line to start against Italy a week on Saturday after coming off the bench to guide Wales to victory over Scotland.

Coach Warren Gatland took the bold decision to introduce the pair for James Hook and Mike Phillips after Wales’ lead had been pegged back to 17-15 with 20 minutes left.

Baseball teams have pitchers whose speciality is to close out a victory – and Jones played that role to perfection in his first appearance for Wales since the World Cup.

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