It may seem a little conspiratorial but I wouldn't be surprised if there's a decent element of truth in it. I suspect he did get injured but it was nowhere near as bad as they thought but rather than come out and say that they let it play out like it did. Gatland is pretty shrewd.
Not a chance. Anonymous as always.
Pretty sure his injury was manufactured to wrap him in cotton wool and save him for the tests. Also added a nice returning hero narrative.