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Ben James

Leigh Halfpenny leaves Wales' captain's run amid worrying development before New Zealand game

Leigh Halfpenny's hopes of a return to Test rugby could be dashed with the Wales full-back now a doubt to face New Zealand this Saturday.

The 33-year-old walked straight down the tunnel at the start of Wales' captain's run on Friday after speaking to a member of staff, taking no part in the initial training session at the Principality Stadium, with the first 10 minutes taking place in front of the media.

Were Halfpenny to miss out, it would likely result in Rhys Priestland moving into the starting XV - which would be his first start in a Wales jersey in five years - while Sam Costelow would be the sensible bet to step onto the bench. The WRU say there is currently no update on Halfpenny's fitness.

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