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Tighthead prop Rhodri Jones will miss the World Cup after rupturing a pectoral muscle.

Scarlets front rower Jones has been released from the Wales training squad and is not expected to be fit for at least three months.

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Cardiff Blues’ Scott Andrews has been called up to replace Jones and will travel to Doha, Qatar with the squad this weekend.

“It is hugely disappointing for Rhodri, who was working extremely hard out in Switzerland. We wish him all the best with his recovery from the injury,” said Wales head coach Warren Gatland.

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Gatland added: “It is a great opportunity for Scott to come into the squad and show us what he is capable of.

“In terms of the tighthead position, Samson has continued to make excellent progress and we have been very impressed with both Aaron Jarvis and Tomas Francis during the first batch of training.”

Lee will also travel to Doha despite still being in rehabilitation from the Achilles injury he suffered against Ireland during the Six Nations.