Wales blow as star duo Jenkins and Priestland out

Wales will be without prop Gethin Jenkins and fly-half Rhys Priestland for their opening RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland.

“Gethin is struggling and could be out for four to five weeks,” said coach Warren Gatland at yesterday’s Six Nations launch in London.

“Rhys will be struggling for the first game. We’re assessing him day by day.”

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