Williams blow for Wales

Shane Williams has been ruled out of Wales’ Tests against South Africa and New Zealand with a shoulder injury.

Tue, 01 Jun, 2010 - 14:16

Shane Williams has been ruled out of Wales’ Tests against South Africa and New Zealand with a shoulder injury.

The Ospreys winger was not named in Warren Gatland’s side to face the Springboks at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday due to the injury, allowing Leigh Halfpenny to reclaim his place in the starting XV.

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