Wales Make Three Changes For Fiji
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Matthew Morgan will start at full-back in one of three changes for Wales’ World Cup game against Fiji.
Wing Alex Cuthbert and centre Tyler Morgan also come into the side following the 28-25 win over England.
Wales were forced to make changes after injuries to Liam Williams, Hallam Amos and Scott Williams.
Amos and Scott Williams are out of the tournament while Liam Williams will not face Fiji after suffering concussion.
Gloucester’s James Hook, called up to the squad along with Gareth Anscombe as injury cover, is among the replacements.
Wales team to face Fiji
Matthew Morgan (Bristol Rugby), Alex Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues), Tyler Morgan (Newport Gwent Dragons), Jamie Roberts (Harlequins), George North (Northampton Saints), Dan Biggar (Ospreys), Gareth Davies (Scarlets); Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Scott Baldwin (Ospreys), Tomas Francis (Exeter Chiefs), Bradley Davies (Wasps), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), Dan Lydiate (Ospreys), Sam Warburton (Capt – Cardiff Blues), Taulupe Faletau (Newport Gwent Dragons).
Replacements: Ken Owens (Scarlets), Aaron Jarvis (Ospreys), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Luke Charteris (Racing 92), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys), Lloyd Williams (Cardiff Blues), Rhys Priestland (Bath Rugby), James Hook (Gloucester Rugby).
