• Grand Slam champions choose strong side for Twickenham
When Eddie Jones took charge of England, one of his goals was to supplant the All Blacks at the top of the world rankings before the start of the World Cup. The All Blacks could be toppled this weekend for the first time since 2009, but Wales, Sunday’s visitors to Twickenham, would be the potential beneficiaries.
If New Zealand fail to defeat Australia in Perth on Saturday, Wales would reach the summit for the first time if they overcame England. The Grand Slam champions have chosen close to a full-strength side, while their hosts have only a sprinkling of regular starters as Jones looks to confirm the final places in his World Cup squad, which will be announced on Monday.
Written by Paul Rees
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/aug/09/wales-warren-gatland-no-1-place-in-sight under the title “Wales ‘in a good place’ says Warren Gatland with No 1 spot in sight”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
