Priestland lands fly-half role for Wales

Rhys Priestland has been handed the Wales fly-half role for Sunday’s World Cup Pool D clash against South Africa.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2011 - 00:25

Rhys Priestland has been handed the Wales fly-half role for Sunday’s World Cup Pool D clash against South Africa.

Scarlets player Priestland reclaims the number 10 shirt he last wore when Wales beat England in a tournament warm-up game at the Millennium Stadium four weeks ago.

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