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This is an archive article published on October 11, 2011

Wales look to make maiden WC final

Wales have injury concerns over flyhalf Rhys Priestland and lock Luke Charteris ahead of their World Cup semi-final against France,assistant coach Neil Jenkins has said.

Wales have injury concerns over flyhalf Rhys Priestland and lock Luke Charteris ahead of their World Cup semi-final against France,assistant coach Neil Jenkins has said.

He added both players were still struggling with shoulder injuries sustained in the quarter-final victory over Ireland last weekend. “Priestland’s taken a knock to the shoulder and we will see how he is in the next few days,” Jenkins said. “Luke Charteris (is) exactly the same. Hopefully they will be alright for the weekend.”

Wales,for all their great players and strong rugby tradition,reached the World Cup semi-finals at the inaugural tournament in 1987 but have never been in a final. Jenkins,who played 87 times for his country,said the squad were under no illusions as to the importance of the task ahead of them. “I would say this is the biggest game I have been involved in and maybe in Welsh rugby history. I said it before when Wales have won grand slams it is all about momentum… The boys seem to be getting stronger. We don’t fear anyone at this moment.”

France have won their last three tests against Wales and Jenkins said they would be preparing to face the team that beat England last weekend rather than that which lost to Tonga.

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