Gatland dismisses rise in rankings as 'just bragging rights'

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has reported that centre Jamie Roberts and lock Alun-Wyn Jones both suffered bumps and bruises during what was a high-octane clash, considering its pre-tournament warm-up status.

Gatland dismisses rise in rankings as 'just bragging rights'

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has reported that centre Jamie Roberts and lock Alun-Wyn Jones both suffered bumps and bruises during what was a high-octane clash, considering its pre-tournament warm-up status.

Wales beat Ireland 16-10 in their World Cup warm-up success at the Aviva Stadium, thanks to a try from flanker Justin Tipuric and 11 points from Leigh Halfpenny.

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