Six Nations 2025: Wales' Liam Williams a major doubt to face Italy
2025-02-07
Category: sports

Men's Six Nations: Italy v WalesVenue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome Date: Saturday, 8 February Kick-off: 14:15 GMTCoverage: Listen live on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales & BBC Radio Cymru; text commentary and highlights on BBC Sport website and app; watch on ITV1 and S4C.
Wales have a late injury worry over Liam Williams for the Six Nations game against Italy on Saturday.The veteran full-back has been struggling with a knee injury sustained against France in the opening game.Williams did not take part in the team's final training session in Rome on Friday, with Wales' management saying his workload is being managed.There are concerns the 33-year-old will not recover in time for the crunch Six Nations game at Stadio Olimpico.It would be a major blow for under-pressure Warren Gatland to lose his most experienced back.Blair Murray - who played all three Tests during the autumn, including at full-back against South Africa - is lined up to replace the British and Irish Lions player.Murray trained at full-back on Friday, while Tom Rogers has also filled that role for Scarlets this season.Gloucester youngster Josh Hathaway would most likely be promoted to the bench.Wales lost 43-0 against France in Paris in their opening Six Nations game, heightening the problems for Gatland's squad after 13 consecutive Test defeats.