WALES’ final preparations for the 2019 World Cup will see them play four warm-up fixtures, two against Ireland and two with bitter rivals England.
I’ve read a lot this week that four matches is too many, especially after a long season and with a big tournament to come. From Warren Gatland’s perspective, I don’t think there’s a problem at all.
By playing England and Ireland home and away, Wales will get to test themselves against two very good sides which is exactly what Warren will want.
Another key thing is that they won’t have to travel very far to do i...