Priestland is the last kicker standing

By PETER JACKSON

Wales are in the throes of a goal-kicking crisis barely a fortnight before their date with the All Blacks in Cardiff.
Leigh Halfpenny is back on the casualty list alongside Gareth Anscombe, leaving Rhys Priestland as the only fit place-kicker in the 35-man squad for the autumn series.
Priestland made his first start at ten for his club this season against Stormers last night. Cardiff had picked Jarrod Evans at fly-half for their first five games, deploying Priestland at full-back.
Evans is currently surplus to national requirements, alongside Callum Sheedy of Bristol. Pri...

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