Rugby: Gibbs out of Wales touring squad

Scott Gibbs will not tour Japan with Wales this summer following his shock omission from the Lions squad.

Wed, 02 May, 2001 - 13:53

Scott Gibbs will not tour Japan with Wales this summer following his shock omission from the Lions squad.

Swansea skipper Gibbs, who is currently recovering from a broken thumb, made himself unavailable for the five-match trip, which kicks off against Japanese club champions Suntory in Tokyo on June 3.

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