Warren Gatland has told Adam Jones he will not beg the Welsh prop to come out of retirement following Samson Lee injury
10 years ago

Warren Gatland has told Adam Jones he will not beg the Welsh prop to come out of retirement following Samson Lee injury

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Warren Gatland has told Adam Jones that he will not ‘get on his knees’ and beg the curly haired Welsh prop to come out of retirement following a World Cup threatening injury to Samson Lee. Warren Gatland has told Adam Jones that he will not ‘get on his knees’ and beg the prop to play Samson Lee injured his achilles during Wales' 23-16 win against Ireland in the Six Nations ‘I was surprised at the timing of his announcement,’ said Gatland. Maybe we will get some medals to hang around our necks or maybe we will have to wait 24 hours; we’ll wait and see.‘ Sergio Parisse limped off during Italy's defeat by France in Rome at the weekend If Parisse plays he will be a major factor in Wales' attempts to win the Six Nations After their early kick-off at the Stadio Olimpico, the tourists will move on to a black tie function at the Palazzo Venezia in central Rome. We have to negate two or three of their obvious strengths and put ourselves in a position to score some points.’ Warren Gatland knows his team need a large victory to overhaul England and Ireland Wales beat Ireland 23-16 at the Millennium Stadium to force themselves into title contention Wales have identified the final 20 minutes as the opportunity to rack up their points difference and Gatland has named a bench loaded with attacking intent.

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