Testing time for World Cup hopefuls

Steve Hansen believes that Wales’ August schedule of warm-up Tests could make or break some players’ World Cup prospects.

Testing time for World Cup hopefuls
Mon, 11 Aug, 2003 - 17:03

Steve Hansen believes that Wales’ August schedule of warm-up Tests could make or break some players’ World Cup prospects.

Wales launch their four-game programme against Ireland in Dublin next Saturday, and then face appointments with England, Romania and Scotland, all during a 14-day spell.

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