Williams Injury Setback
By Lestyn (19/02/04)
February 19 2004
Having played himself back into the international fold after injury ruled the Cardiff Blues hooker out of Wales's world cup squad, Gareth Williams has suffered another cruel blow.
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A shoulder injury picked up in training will see the 24 year old side-lined for at least six
months. Williams has been a key part of Cardiff's mid-season revival but will not feature again this season, due to the significant rest he
will require after surgery on his damaged shoulder.
Mefin Davies and Robin McBryde are without doubt Hansen's first and second choice hookers respectively,
but with both in their thirties Williams is seen as a likely wearer of the red number two shirt in upcoming years. Looking at the short term
"Gazza's" dynamic play will be missed no end for region and country.
From a Blues perspective up and coming former Wales under 21 Rhys Thomas is likely to fill in for
Williams's absence until the end of the season.
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