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24th September 2015
01:11pm BST

While World Rugby is satisfied that no deliberate breach was intended, an official warning has been issued to the WRU and all participating teams have been informed that additional players from the extended squad, including potential injury replacements, may not be included in any training sessions.Wales have also apparently asked for special dispensation to call in a replacement prop for the England game up to 24 hours before kick off if needed. Both Samson Lee and Paul James are serious doubts for the game, but under tournament rules a replacement can only be called in more than 48 hours before the match - in this case, by 8pm on Thursday. It would be an incredible oversight by the Welsh coaching staff, as they have already been warned that they may face a points deduction for missing a front rower after they only brought two hookers to the tournament.
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