Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny out of Six Nations opener due to back problem

Experienced Cardiff back Liam Williams will replace Halfpenny in the number 15 shirt.

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny has been ruled out of the Six Nations clash against Ireland (David Davies/PA)

Full-back Leigh Halfpenny has been ruled out of Wales’ Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday.

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