Six Nations: Injury heartbreak for Howley

08/04/2001 - 12:32:22
Scrum-half Rod Howley has been forced to pull out of Wales’ Six Nations match against Italy in Rome this afternoon.

Howley, who was set to win his 50th cap, has withdrawn because of a back injury.

Bath’s Gareth Cooper will come off the bench to win his first cap, with Bridgend’s Huw Harries taking his place among the replacements.