Thomas expected for Japan game

Wales expect captain Gareth Thomas to be fit for the World Cup quarter-finals after a scan indicated his rib cartilage injury is not as bad as first feared.

Tue, 18 Sep, 2007 - 15:20

Wales expect captain Gareth Thomas to be fit for the World Cup quarter-finals after a scan indicated his rib cartilage injury is not as bad as first feared.

Thomas thought his tournament could have been over after he was injured in a tackle by Stirling Mortlock in the first half of Wales’ 32-20 defeat to Australia on Saturday.

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