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Hibbard impressed by Dee’s progress

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The Rugby Paper Team
27 May 2018

RICHARD Hibbard is backing club rival Elliot Dee to become Wales’ first choice hooker at next year’s World Cup.
The former Wales No.2 has joined the Dragons from Gloucester and will battle it out with 24-yearold Dee at Rodney Parade.
And Hibbard believes Wales’ summer Tests against South Africa and Argentina will give Dee, right, a chance to stamp his claim for the jersey.
“Elliot will compete with Ken Owens for that World Cup spot,” said Hibbard. “I rate him very highly; he’s had a fantastic season and played very well for Wales when he got his cha...

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