Gatland gears up for World Cup campaign

Warren Gatland believes Wales’ daunting June Test match programme is perfect preparation for the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.

Wed, 02 Jun, 2010 - 08:18

Warren Gatland believes Wales’ daunting June Test match programme is perfect preparation for the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.

Wales host reigning world champions South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday before heading to New Zealand for appointments with the All Blacks in Dunedin on June 19 and Hamilton seven days later.

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