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WALES’S head of physical performance Huw Bennett says that Gareth Anscombe and Liam Williams are “recovering well” from injuries ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.
Fly-half Anscombe suffered a groin problem during the warm-up when Wales tackled Georgia on Saturday and withdrew 45 minutes before kick-off.
Full-back Williams, meanwhile, was on crutches after taking a blow to his knee.
And Dan Biggar, who was called on to the bench against Georgia but not used, has been continuing his recovery from a strained pectoral muscle that prompted an early exit during Wales’s record 40-6 victory over Australia.
On Anscombe and Williams, Bennett said: “They are good, recovering well.
“Liam was noted on crutches after the game, but that was just precautionary. And Gareth, it was upsetting to make a last-minute call, but he is recovering well.”
Number eight Taulupe Faletau suffered a broken arm in the Georgia match and will take no further part in the tournament.
Wales, though, are happy with their back-row options, and scrum-half Kieran Hardy has joined the squad as a replacement, adding to resources in that position alongside Gareth Davies and Tomos Williams.
Bennett added: “It has been well-documented — losing Taulupe Faletau is massive for Wales. He is a big character and leads by example.”
