Wales announces their team to Australia

Head Coach of Wales, Warren Gatland, has named his team for the second test of the tour which will be held at Melbourne's AAMI Park on Saturday the 13th of July. 

There are four changes – including two position changes – to the team that started the first test in Sydney last weekend.

As Aaron Wainwright has injured his leg - Taine Plumtree will move to the eight position. Wainwright will also not be available for the final game of the tour against the Queensland Reds.

James Botham will start as dark side flanker and Tommy Reffell will be on the open side.

Cameron Winnett has been named full back with Liam Williams moving to the wing with Rio Dyer keeping his place on the other wing.

Josh Hathaway could not be considered for this second test as he injured his elbow during the first test in Sydney.

Mackenzie Martin has been selected to start on the bench.

Warren Gatland said: “We're looking forward to another opportunity to compete at our best again this weekend.

"This week we have been focusing on our processes, building on our strengths and sharpening some aspects of our play that need improvement.

Wales team to face Australia

15. Cameron Winnett (Cardiff – 6 caps)
14. Liam Williams (Kubota Spears – 91 caps)
13. Owen Watkin (Ospreys – 40 caps)
12. Mason Grady (Cardiff – 13 caps)
11. Rio Dyer (Dragons – 21 caps ) )
10. Ben Thomas (Cardiff – 3 caps)
9. Ellis Bevan (Cardiff – 2 caps)
1. Gareth Thomas (Ospreys – 32 caps)
2. Dewi Lake (Ospreys – 14 caps) captain
3. Archie Griffin (Bath – 2 cap)
4. Christ Tshiunza (Exeter – 11 caps)
5. Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter – 18 caps)
6. James Botham (Cardiff – 12 caps)
7. Tommy Reffell (Leicester – 19 caps)
8. Taine Plumtree (Scarlets – 4 cap)

Substitutes

16. Evan Lloyd (Cardiff – 4 caps)
17. Kemsley Mathias (Scarlets – 4 caps)
18. Harri O'Connor (Scarlets – 3 caps)
19. Cory Hill (Secom Rugguts – 33 caps)
20. Mackenzie Martin (Cardiff – 4 caps)
21. Kieran Hardy (Ospreys – 22 caps)
22. Sam Costelow (Scarlets – 14 caps)
23. Nick Tompkins (Saracens – 37 caps)