Wales bid to end burn-out fears

Wales’ top players will be limited to 20 appearances for their clubs next season.

Wed, 07 Aug, 2002 - 14:32

Wales’ top players will be limited to 20 appearances for their clubs next season.

National coach Steve Hansen believes the plan will limit the effects of burn-out in the build-up to the World Cup next October.

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