Huge blow.

Wales will be without the services of Liam Williams for this weekend’s heavyweight clash with world champions New Zealand.

Williams has been in fine form this season, and starred against the All Black over the summer while representing the British & Irish Lions. Jonathan Davies was also recently ruled out of action for an extended period, meaning Wales will no be without their two best back for the Test.

Williams has an abdominal injury, and to make matters even worse, winger Alex Cuthbert has also been forced to withdraw from the Wales squad with a calf injury.

Gatland names his team for Saturday’s clash on Thursday morning.