Rugby:Wales fullback Morgan Stoddart has suffered a suspected broken leg and is expected to miss the World Cup.

Stoddart was carried from the pitch during today’s 23-19 defeat to England at Twickenham and Wales coach Warren Gatland confirmed the injury appeared serious.

He said: “It looks like a bad break, it’s a shame for him.”

Gatland confirmed Stephen Jones, who had been due to become his country’s most capped player by making a 101st Test appearance until he was withdrawn following the warm-up, had suffered a calf muscle injury.

Gatland said: “He had a tight calf before the game and we didn’t want to take any chances. If he had torn the calf that is six weeks out.”