Quantity eight Aaron Wainwright is a serious doubt for the second Take a look at towards Australia in Melbourne however Wales say they haven’t formally dominated him out.
Wainwright, 26, was Wales’ main performer throughout his fiftieth worldwide within the 25-16 first Take a look at defeat in Sydney however limped off within the ultimate minute with a leg damage.
“We’re ready for additional evaluation,” mentioned Wales assistant coach Rob Howley.
“He was excellent within the sport. His carries and footwork acquired us on the entrance foot on many an event.
“So hopefully [he’ll be available]. However we’re ready for that evaluation to return again from the medical crew.”
Wainwright has began the final eight Checks within the quantity eight jersey and arguably been Wales’ participant of the 2023-24 season.
Wales even have considerations over full-back Liam Williams, prop Gareth Thomas and wing Josh Hathaway, whereas prop Dillon Lewis and lock Ben Carter are battling to be match after lacking the the sport in Sydney.
“Liam will hopefully be obtainable for choice, we’re ready on him,” mentioned Howley.
“Gareth Thomas had a little bit of a useless leg, he was again in coaching immediately. Josh Hathaway is being monitored, he had a bump on his arm.
“Dillon and Ben Carter skilled this morning with us. Hopefully these gamers who got here off, fingers crossed, will probably be obtainable for choice.”
