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Steffan Thomas

The only two nailed-on players who'll start the World Cup for Wales as depth of Gatland's problems unfold

With the Rugby World Cup a little over three months away it's safe to say Wales aren't in as strong a position as they have been in the past.

In 2011, 2015, and 2019 Warren Gatland had a settled side with significant experience behind their belts, while players had an almost telepathic understanding of each other, and the game plan.

This time around it is somewhat different with Gatland, who was reappointed as head coach following the sacking of Wayne Pivac, paying the price for the flawed selection policy of his predecessor over the past three years.

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