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Katie Sands

Leigh Halfpenny's new role as coach suggests he changes his game ahead of Wales return

Leigh Halfpenny is being encouraged to adapt and change his game as he edges towards the twilight years of his playing career.

The 33-year-old full-back, one of the most reliable goal-kickers in world rugby, was included in Wales' autumn squad just 17 days after making his return to the field for Scarlets following 15 months on the sidelines with a career-threatening knee injury.

As he continues to re-acclimatise to the rigours of competitive rugby, and most likely Test rugby in the near future, Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel has revealed he feels tweaking his game will be key for Halfpenny to perform at his best over the next year or so, with the 2023 Rugby World Cup on the horizon.

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