Alun Wyn Jones Wales lock Hill ‘possibly’ out of World Cup – Gatland

Wales second row Cory Hill could “possibly” be out of the World Cup without playing a game, says coach Warren Gatland.

Wales had only two fit locks – Alun Wyn Jones and Jake Ball – for the 43-14 win against Georgia in Toyota City with back row Aaron Shingler filling in.

Hill is recovering from a stress fracture in a leg, with Adam Beard recovering from appendicitis surgery.

Asked if Hill was out of the tournament, Gatland said: “Possibly.”

He added: “In terms of fitness he will go back to the UK if he is not right. We will assess him t