A World Cup full of memorable moments was also marked by exclusion, exploitation and unprecedented political meddling, writes JAMES NALTON
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Gatland’s wrong replacement admission caps another dark day for Wales
Wales head coach Warren Gatland, June 22, 2024
From Barry McGuigan and Carl Frampton to Tyrone McKenna and Lewis Crocker, the city’s fighters carry a complex history into the ring, writes JOHN WIGHT
WARREN GATLAND admitted Wales sent on the wrong player from the bench during a sobering 24-19 defeat to Fiji, on another dark day for Welsh rugby.
Fiji triumphed for the first time in Cardiff as Wales suffered a record-equalling 10th Test consecutive defeat.
If that unwanted piece of history was not bad enough, the post-match inquest revealed an element of farce as head coach Gatland said Wales had incorrectly replaced injured winger Mason Grady in the 17th minute with outside-half Sam Costelow.
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