As Wales make one change from the side that beat Australia a fortnight ago for their final Under Armour Series clash against South Africa on Saturday (KO 17.20).
Warren Gatland made 14 changes for the victory over Tongalast weekend but has reverted back to the side that defeated the Wallabies.
Liam Williams, who won his 50th cap against Tonga last weekend, comes into the starting XV replacing
Leigh Halfpenny at full-back who is ruled out with concussion. Williams lines
up in the backline alongside fellow British & Irish Lion George North and
Josh Adams.
In the pack it’s a largely Ospreys affair with Nicky Smith
named in the front-row with Adam Beard, unbeaten in a Wales jersey, lining up
alongside captain Alun Wyn Jones, Dan Lydiate and Justin Tipuric.
“We have rewarded the team
that faced Australia with another start this weekend,” said Wales head
coach Warren Gatland.
“Leigh (Halfpenny) misses out
with concussion but it's a great opportunity for Liam (Williams) at full-back.
“We are really pleased with how the bench has gone in the
first three games so we will be looking for that impact again on Saturday.
“There were a lot of tough selection calls, but that is what
we want. The team that played last week was hugely impressive and there
are some disappointed boys who miss out.
“We want to end the campaign with a big performance against a
very good South African side.”
Elliot Dee, Rob Evans and Dillon Lewis provide the front-row
cover on the bench with Cory Hill and Ellis Jenkins completing the forwards.
Tomos Williams, Dan Biggar and Owen Watkin provide the backline cover.”
WALES SQUAD TO PLAY SOUTH AFRICA (Saturday
November 10 KO 17.20)
15. Liam Williams (50 Caps)
14. George North (78 Caps)
13. Jonathan Davies (67 Caps)
12. Hadleigh Parkes (10 Caps)
11. Josh Adams (5 Caps)
10. Gareth Anscombe (20 Caps)
9. Gareth Davies (35 Caps)
1. Nicky Smith (23 Caps)
2. Ken Owens (59 Caps)
3. Tomas Francis (35 Caps)
4. Adam Beard (7 Caps)
5. Alun Wyn Jones (119 Caps) (CAPT)
6. Dan Lydiate (64 Caps)
7. Justin Tipuric (59 Caps)
8. Ross Moriarty (25 Caps)
REPLACEMENTS:
16. Elliot Dee (12 Caps)
17. Rob Evans (30 Caps)
18. Dillon Lewis (7 Caps)
19. Cory Hill (21 Caps)
20. Ellis Jenkins (10 Caps)
21. Tomos Williams (5 Caps)
22. Dan Biggar (64 Caps)
23. Owen Watkin (7 Caps)
Released players:
The following players have been released from the national squad back to
their respective regions:
Seb Davies (Cardiff Blues)
Jarrod Evans (Cardiff Blues)
Tyler Morgan (Dragons)
Hallam Amos (Dragons)
Luke Morgan (Ospreys)