Wales interim coach Matt Sherratt wasted no time in overhauling the beleaguered crew as he made 9 modifications to the facet to tackle Eire within the Six Nations in Cardiff on Saturday.
Sherratt’s first choice since taking on from Warren Gatland was anticipated to see a number of modifications and proved right with 4 switches within the backline and 5 among the many forwards, together with a brand new entrance row and centre pairing.
There will likely be a primary cap for English-born winger Ellis Mee, who has performed solely 10 aggressive video games for the Scarlets since becoming a member of them from Nottingham final 12 months.
Veteran fly-half Gareth Anscombe, who had been drafted again into the squad earlier this week, begins, with Max Llewellyn, one other participant who Gatland didn’t name up for this 12 months’s Six Nations, linking up with Ben Thomas at centre.
Nicky Smith, Elliot Dee and WillGriff John make up the new-look entrance row as Wales look to tug off a shock win over the much-vaunted Irish and finish a record-breaking 14-match dropping streak.
Tommy Reffell is available in on the facet of the scrum with captain Jac Morgan shifted to blindside flanker.
Dafydd Jenkins was pulled out of the beginning line-up 90 minutes earlier than kick off towards Italy a fortnight in the past due to sickness however regain his place at lock.
Gatland departed final week after disappointing away defeats in France and Italy within the opening two rounds of the Six Nations, with Sherratt accepting a caretaker position for the remainder of the event.
“We have now spoken this week about being courageous, however not reckless and ensuring everybody is aware of their roles. We additionally know that retaining our self-discipline will likely be large,” Sherratt mentioned within the assertion naming the crew, who will play in entrance of a sold-out Principality Stadium.
Wales crew vs. Eire
Blair Murray, Tom Rogers, Max Llewellyn, Ben Thomas, Ellis Mee, Gareth Anscombe, Tomos Williams, Taulupe Faletau, Tommy Reffell, Jac Morgan (captain), Dafydd Jenkins, Will Rowlands, WillGriff John, Elliot Dee, Nicky Smith
Replacements: Evan Lloyd, Gareth Thomas, Henry Thomas, Aaron Wainwright, Rhodri Williams, Jarrod Evans, Joe Roberts
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