Gatland Names Wales' Lineup To Face South Africa
Gatland Names Wales' Lineup To Face South Africa
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named his squad to face South Africa at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named his lineup to take on South Africa on Saturday, June 2, in Washington D.C.
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There is one game-day decision to be made, and that is whether Rhys Patchell or Gareth Davies sits on the bench. Apart from that, the squad of 23 is settled, with Ellis Jenkins as captain.
Wales Starting Lineup: 15. Hallam Amos; 14. Tom Prydie, 13. George North, 12. Owen Watkin, 11. Steff Evans; 10. Gareth Anscombe, 9. Tomos Williams; 1. Nicky Smith, 2. Elliot Dee, 3. Dillon Lewis; 4. Cory Hill, 5. Bradley Davies; 6. Seb Davies, 7. Ellis Jenkins (capt), 8. Ross Moriarty.
Replacements: 16. Ryan Elias, 17. Wyn Jones, 18. Rhodri Jones, 19. Adam Beard, 20. Aaron Wainwright, 21. Aled Davies, 22. Rhys Patchell/Gareth Davies, 23. Hadleigh Parkes.
? Warren Gatland talks selection v @Springboks This Saturday is a huge chance for this group of players. Every decision is made with RWC in mind pic.twitter.com/Pc22DRj8oQ
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Wales is starting an all-Cardiff Blues halfback combination in Tomos Williams and Gareth Anscombe. Williams is making his debut for Wales.
"There are some youngsters in there who haven't had a lot of international experience," Gatland said," and it's a great chance for them; I'm really excited about it."
The big debate in Welsh rugby this summer seems to be Gareth Anscombe v Rhys Patchell. My answer? Involves potentially the best 10/15 axis in the world, and some Dutch total football: https://t.co/f83TKofj3n
— Cardiff Rugby Life (@CardiffRugbyWeb) May 29, 2018
There are younger players on this team, as there are for South Africa, but such young players can quickly become established stars. Fans will be able to see some of those current star players—73-cap George North starts at outside center—alongside Jenkins, who is really only just getting started.
"We're really looking forward to the challenge of South Africa; great for us for the future [and a] different environment for us," Gatland added.
Wales and South Africa kick off at 5 PM Eastern time at RFK Stadium.