Wales make 6 changes to face Scotland

February 09, 2023
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Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s team to play Scotland on Saturday 11 February (KO 4.45pm live on BBC and S4C) in the second round of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations.

There are six changes, one positional, to the Wales XV that faced Ireland last weekend.

Dafydd Jenkins will make his first start for Wales, partnering Adam Beard in the second row.

Wyn Jones, named at loose-head prop, returns having missed the autumn through injury. Dillon Lewis starts at tight-head prop with captain Ken Owens at hooker.

In the back row, Jac Morgan moves to No. 8. Christ Tshiunza will start at blind-side flanker and make his Guinness Six Nations debut. Tommy Reffell is at open-side flanker.

The Wales backline remains the same from the opening fixture.

There are four changes among the replacements, Ospreys second row Rhys Davies could win his first senior international cap from the bench.

Dragons tighthead Leon Brown is in line to make his first Wales appearance since last year’s Championship if brought on as a substitute. Scott Baldwin, Rhys Carre and Taulupe Faletau provide the remaining forward cover.

Rhys Patchell joins Rhys Webb and Alex Cuthbert as the Wales replacement backs.

Wales senior men’s team to face Scotland in the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, Saturday 11 February KO 4.45pm GMT. Live on BBC and S4C.

15. Liam Williams (Cardiff Rugby – 82 caps)

14. Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby – 45 caps)

13. George North (Ospreys – 110 caps)

12. Joe Hawkins (Ospreys – 2 caps)

11. Rio Dyer (Dragons – 4 caps)

10. Dan Biggar (Toulon – 104 caps)

9. Tomos Williams (Cardiff Rugby – 41 caps)

1. Wyn Jones (Scarlets – 45 caps)

2. Ken Owens (Scarlets – 87 caps) captain

3. Dillon Lewis (Cardiff Rugby – 46 caps)