Wales coach John Kear hits out after World Cup organisers refuse water breaks

Wales coach John Kear has hit out at the World Cup organisers after they refused his request for water breaks during his side's opening game against Papua New Guinea.

Wales coach John Kear hits out after World Cup organisers refuse water breaks

Wales coach John Kear has hit out at the World Cup organisers after they refused his request for water breaks during his side's opening game against Papua New Guinea.

The Welsh were blown away by the Kumuls in the tropical heat of Port Moresby and Kear's disappointment turned to anger when he witnessed both Ireland and Scotland taking water breaks after 20 and 60 minutes of their fixtures with Italy and Tonga in Cairns, northern Queensland.

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