Wales captain Ken Owens will miss the Rugby World Cup in France with injury, coach Warren Gatland confirmed on Monday, another blow to the side in a troubled build-up to the competition that has seen several experienced players drop out of contention.
"We gave Ken as much time as possible but his back has not recovered," Gatland told reporters."He might need an operation so he's not going to be available for the World Cup squad. Back row Josh Macleod and prop Will Davies-King have also been released from the squad due to injury, with hooker Sam Parry brought in to replace Owens.
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