Wales call on Watkins

Wales have called up Llanelli centre Matthew Watkins to join the touring squad at their New Zealand camp.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2003 - 18:41

Wales have called up Llanelli centre Matthew Watkins to join the touring squad at their New Zealand camp.

Steve Hansen’s men are preparing for their two-match series against Australia and New Zealand, and Watkins will fly out tomorrow to replace Cardiff wing Gareth Thomas, who has been unable to travel for personal reasons.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Llanelli Place: New Zealand Person: Watkins Person: Matthew Watkins Person: Steve Hansen Person: Gareth Thomas Organisation: Wales Organisation: Australia Organisation: New Zealand Organisation: Cardiff

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