Gatland is running out of options

Ashes hold no fears for young leg spinner as Moeen battles injury

WALES ARE facing a back-row injury crisis as they prepare to meet Australia on Saturday.

Flanker Justin Tipuric is a major doubt with a thigh problem, while Sam Warburton and Ross Moriarty are already both sidelined.

Warren Gatland could be forced to field an inexperienced loose forward trio against the Wallabies.

Taulupe Faletau will start at No.8 and said: “Everybody knows Justin’s quality. He’s struggling, but there’ll be an opportunity for someone else to step in and play that role.”

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