Wales coach Warren Gatland admits mistake over Cory Hill captaincy decision

Second-row forward Hill withdrew from Friday’s game due to 'personal reasons'.
Wales coach Warren Gatland admits mistake over Cory Hill captaincy decision
Wales head coach Warren Gatland (pictured) says he should not have made Cory Hill captain for the Queensland match (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Warren Gatland has admitted he made a mistake appointing Cory Hill as Wales captain for the Australia tour finale against Queensland Reds.

Second-row forward Hill withdrew from Friday’s game due to “personal reasons”, it was announced shortly before kick-off in Brisbane.

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