Rainbow Cup just isn’t worth injury risk | Shane Williams

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NEWPORT, WALES - MAY 16: Justin Tipuric Captain of the Ospreys during the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup between Dragons and Ospreys at Rodney Parade on May 16, 2021 in Newport, Wales. The Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup has now been split into two tournaments after the four South African sides were told they could not travel to Europe to fulfill fixtures. Pro14 Rainbow Cup organisers say they are close to finalising plans for a June final in Europe between the best Europe-based team and their South African counterparts. (Photo by Huw Fairclough/Getty Images)

AS we go into the final stages of the domestic season, we will now see the experienced players come to the fore. It is make or break time for many with trophies on the line.
For others – mainly the players taking part in the PRO14’s Rainbow Cup – there is less at stake which is why there is a balance to be had between playing and resting.
It was telling for me to read Dai Young’s and Toby Booth’s comments on Lions trio Josh Adams, captain Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric.
Young said he has had “sleepless nights” over Josh playing in recent games for Cardiff Blues, adding “he wouldn’t for...

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