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Wales lose centre Bishop for 2nd All Blacks test

Article Published: Sunday 20 June 2010

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Wales have suffered a blow with the loss of centre Andrew Bishop for their second clash with the All Blacks next weekend.

Bishop was sent for an X-ray which revealed that the Osprey broke a bone in his hand in Wales' 42-9 loss in Dunedin.

Scarlets Jonathan Davies is likely to replace him in the side for the secon test.

There is further concern for Wales as Stephen Jones still has a thumb injury and he will undergo further tests.

"Stephen has... been X-rayed, but the initial results are inconclusive," Wales physiotherapist Mark Davies told the BBC.

"We are arranging for a further scan to fully determine the extent of the injury.

"Andrew has a spiral fracture to the third metacarpal bone in his right hand."

"The injury is not complex but he is in plaster and will be out of action for the next four weeks."

Wales coach Warren Gatland wil make a decision on Jones over the next 24 hours on medical advice but has admitted that he could make some changes after their tries-to-none demolition

"We'll probably make a couple of changes depending on the injuries of the players," said Gatland.

"We may need to have a close look to see if we should give a couple of players a chance up front to experience that."

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