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The election gamble failed, however, as the LDP lost its parliamentary majority in its worst result in over a decade.

Wales had taken a selection gamble by only selecting two backs on the bench with no specialist centre or wing replacement.

“I’m naturally risk averse so it was a difficult decision for me,” Sherman said about the fourth-down gamble.

Schmidt's big gamble of thrusting new rugby league recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii into midfield for his first union game since his schooldays paid off handsomely.

Head coach Joe Schmidt admitted picking Suaalii is a gamble, and that it was one that might not pay off immediately.