Owen Lane replaces Josh Navidi in Wales squad
Cardiff's Owen Lane hands off Edinburgh's Jaco van der Walt during the Challenge Cup, Quarter Final at BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh.
Wales have called up Cardiff Blues wing Owen Lane to their 31-man Rugby World Cup squad as a replacement for injured back-row Josh Navidi.
Navidi sustained a hamstring injury during the first half of Wales’ 20-19 quarter-final victory over France in Oita on Sunday.
SQUAD UPDATE: @cardiff_blues wing @owen_lane has been called up to Wales' 31-man #RWC2019 squad, replacing Josh Navidi.
Lane, who made his international debut earlier this year, will arrive in Japan later this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/KZ0uPiUEOj
— Welsh Rugby Union 🏴 (@WelshRugbyUnion) October 22, 2019
Lane, who made his international debut against Ireland earlier this year, will arrive in Japan on Tuesday.
The 21-year-old, who can also play centre, was part of Wales’ pre-tournament training squad.
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