WALES HEAD COACH Warren Gatland has brought back in Dan Lydiate, Gethin Jenkins and Tyler Morgan to his starting XV ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against South Africa.
20-year-old Morgan will wear the number 13 shirt against the ‘Boks this Saturday, in the only change to the backline from last week’s 15-6 defeat to Australia at Twickenham.
With Liam Williams ruled out for the rest of the tournament, Morgan comes into the side with George North swapping outside to his usual position on the wing.
Morgan’s inclusion means that James Hook must settle for a place on the bench.
Gatland has also made two changes to his pack. The experience of Gethin Jenkins is welcomed back into the front row, he starts alongside Scott Baldwin and Samson Lee as they look to shore up the scrum after its disappointing performances against Australia last week.
The second row is unchanged with Alun Wyn Jones and Luke Charteris packing down, while Dan Lydiate is brought back in at flanker in place of Justin Tipuric.
Gatland makes three changes for World Cup quarter-final against the Springboks
WALES HEAD COACH Warren Gatland has brought back in Dan Lydiate, Gethin Jenkins and Tyler Morgan to his starting XV ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against South Africa.
20-year-old Morgan will wear the number 13 shirt against the ‘Boks this Saturday, in the only change to the backline from last week’s 15-6 defeat to Australia at Twickenham.
With Liam Williams ruled out for the rest of the tournament, Morgan comes into the side with George North swapping outside to his usual position on the wing.
Morgan’s inclusion means that James Hook must settle for a place on the bench.
Gatland has also made two changes to his pack. The experience of Gethin Jenkins is welcomed back into the front row, he starts alongside Scott Baldwin and Samson Lee as they look to shore up the scrum after its disappointing performances against Australia last week.
The second row is unchanged with Alun Wyn Jones and Luke Charteris packing down, while Dan Lydiate is brought back in at flanker in place of Justin Tipuric.
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Wales v (South Africa)
15. Gareth Anscombe
14. Alex Cuthbert
13. Tyler Morgan.
12. Jamie Roberts
11. George North
10. Dan Biggar
9. Gareth Davies
1. Gethin Jenkins
2. Scott Baldwin
3. Samson Lee
4. Luke Charteris
5. Alun Wyn Jones
6. Dan Lydiate
7. Sam Warburton
8. Talupe Faletau
Replacements
16. Ken Owens
17. Paul James
18. Tomas Francis
19. Bradley Davies
20. Justin Tipuric
21. Lloyd Williams
22. Rhys Priestland
23. James Hook
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