The astonishing 'Wales Absentee XV' that's basically the first fifteen

Wales ran out winners against the Springboks today in Cardiff, but it came despite a remarkable injury list.

Of course, egregious injury lists are fast becoming the norm both at international and club level, yet even by modern standards, Wales ‘missing in action’ makes for eye-watering reading.

The BBC flashed a graphic outlining a XV made up of absentees, and it’s effectively the Wales first fifteen.

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