Wales are in 'good spirits' heading into their quarter-final against Argentina, according to physical performance head Huw Bennett, who said everyone was available for selection.
Wales are in “good spirits” heading into their quarter-final against Argentina, according to physical performance head Huw Bennett, who said everyone was available for selection.
But, Bennett said: “The boys are recovering well. Liam was on crutches after the Georgia game but that was just a precaution.Bennett, who won 51 caps for Wales as hooker including nine World Cup appearances in the 2003, 2007 and 2011 tournaments, said the current squad were buoyant after topping Pool C.
“They are a big physical team, passionate,” he said of Argentina, who beat Japan 39-27 on Sunday to qualify s Pool D runners-up behind England. But the former Ospreys player insisted: “Physicality has been a strength of ours as well. That is a challenge we will be relishing.”
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