Wales call in Scarlets hooker Owens
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Wales have called Scarlets hooker Ken Owens into their squad before Saturday's Six Nations match against Ireland.
Exeter prop Tomas Francis is also training with Wales.
Owens, 28, who was ruled out of the start of the tournament by a neck injury, has made a successful return for his region.
Francis, 22, is one of the heaviest forwards in the professional game at 6ft 1in and 21st.
Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards says Exeter's set-piece play helped bring Francis to their attention.
"He's big and he's young.
Exeter scrum has been excellent recently," said Ed…
Exeter prop Tomas Francis is also training with Wales.
Owens, 28, who was ruled out of the start of the tournament by a neck injury, has made a successful return for his region.
Francis, 22, is one of the heaviest forwards in the professional game at 6ft 1in and 21st.
Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards says Exeter's set-piece play helped bring Francis to their attention.
"He's big and he's young.
Exeter scrum has been excellent recently," said Ed…