Wales were tonight dealt a double injury setback ahead of their Six Nations Championship opener against England in Cardiff.
Flankers Colin Charvis and Martyn Williams look certain to miss the Millennium Stadium clash on February 5.
Newcastle forward Charvis is suffering from a foot problem and faces at least another fortnight on the sidelines. Cardiff Blues skipper Williams, meanwhile, has disc trouble in his neck.
Wales coach Mike Ruddock has drafted Neath-Swansea Ospreys forward Richie Pugh into the squad as cover for vice-captain Charvis, with Cardiff's Robin Sowden-Taylor also called up to train.
Wales have not beaten in England in Cardiff since 1993, but the probable loss of Charvis, especially, has dented their hopes of victory.
