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Wales lose Williams and Cuthbert for All Blacks clash

By Alex Fisher

21 Nov 2017

Wales full-back Liam Williams

Liam Williams and Alex Cuthbert will miss Wales’ November international with New Zealand after being released from Warren Gatland’s squad due to injuries.

Williams was replaced as Wales laboured to victory over Georgia in Cardiff last weekend, the full-back hobbling off just before the hour.

Gatland was not optimistic about his chances of facing the All Blacks when speaking to reporters on Monday, and 24 hours later his worst fears have been confirmed.

The Welsh Rugby Union confirmed that Williams had been released back to Saracens with an abdominal injury, while also confirming winger Cuthbert would miss out too.

Wales Squad update: Liam Williams (abdominal) & Alex Cuthbert (calf) have been released from the Wales squad due to injury. pic.twitter.com/iXG9yiHWQY
— Welsh Rugby Union (@WelshRugbyUnion) November 21, 2017

Cuthbert played the entire 80 minutes of the 13-6 win over Georgia but will not feature against the world champions due to a calf problem.

Replacements for the duo have yet to be confirmed.

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The One 6 minutes ago

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I'd rate the brothers Hendricks a point or two lower. Jaden has really not delivered on his early promise and Jordan's kicking at posts was quite erratic. Amongst other things.

I was really surprised that DuhDuh was replaced and not Jordan. DuhDuh had a great game and just underlined his class in a backline that was not firing on all cylinders.

Damian Willemse was missed. Hopefully he'll be back to full fitness and have an injury free 2025 (and '26 and '27 and so on until he decides to retire to spend time with his grandchildren).

RG was great. What an athlete.

Very happy that Hanekom made his debut at last. He gave a good account of himself and will hopefully grow into his role on the international stage.

All things considered, this was another frustrating Bok performance. Even though it was a comfortable win, it wasn't a commanding win. This Welsh team should've been put away by a far larger margin.

But I have faith in Dr Rassie. He knows more than I do. Bring on 2027 😁

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kenday 40 minutes ago

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Go the AB's .. Probs win by about 30 I reckon ... Cheers ..

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Bull Shark 50 minutes ago

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Nice touch with the haka.

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