Halfpenny gets final chance to say goodbye

Halfpenny gets final chance to say goodbyeImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Leigh Halfpenny scored 801 points for Wales in 101 internationals and is the country's third highest scorer behind Neil Jenkins and Stephen JonesByGareth GriffithsBBC Sport WalesPublished4 minutes agoCommentsLeigh Halfpenny is set to make one final appearance in Wales after being named in the Cardiff squad for the crucial United Rugby Championship (URC) match against Stormers on Friday night (19:45 BST).The former Wales and British Lions full-back has been named on the replacements bench for the regular league finale at the Arms Park.Halfpenny, 37, has announced he will retire at the end of the season.He is now set to get a chance to feature in one final home game after Cardiff suffered backline injuries to Wales duo Callum Sheedy and Josh Adams.Cardiff know victory against the South African side will guarantee a URC play-off spot.A humble hero who never knew how good he wasPublished5 MayCardiff are desperate to avoid history repeating itself after missed out on finishing in the top eight and reaching the play-offs last season by just one point to fellow Welsh side Scarlets.The Arms Park side know a victory against Stormers this weekend will guarantee a top-half finish and erase the painful memories of a year ago.“It is always a discussion point, basically not recently so much, but especially in the beginning,” said Cardiff head coach Corniel van Zyl.“We think about going forward and collecting every point because at the end we know it will be close and that's exactly where we are this year.“It was disappointing, but it's also another chance for us to keep it in our own hands.”Home comfortsCardiff faltered last season away from home, but will be able to clinch a play-off place by defeating Stormers at the Arms Park.The Blue and Blacks' home record has been impressive this season, having won nine of 10 games in the Welsh capital.“It is massive because we...