How Wales might line up without Gareth Bale

Wales suffered a blow to their hopes of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup when Gareth Bale was ruled out of the final two qualifiers.

Bale will miss the trip to Georgia on Friday and the visit of the Republic of Ireland three days later — two games Wales must win to make the play-offs in November.

Here are three different ways Wales could line up in Bale’s absence.