Rugby-Romania and Georgia forced into squad changes at World Cup


FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Romania Training - Matmut Atlantique, Bordeaux, France - September 8, 2023 Romania head coach Eugen Apjok during training REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo

Romania have been forced into three backline changes to their Rugby World Cup squad as injuries pile up following heavy defeats by Ireland and South Africa in Pool B.

Romania coach Eugen Apjok had lost three players from his original squad before the tournament and officials confirmed on Tuesday they will be without utility back Gabriel Pop (rib muscle) and centres Taylor Gontineac and Hinckley Vaovasa, both with shoulder injuries.

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