Wales team for clash against France
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Wales team for clash against France
Wales make three changes to side to face France. Cuthbert, B.Davies and Lydiate all start
"We thought we’d have to wait until later in week to have final injury update, but we know where we are earlier, hence announcing."
The front unchanged with Rob Evans, Scott Baldwin and Samson Lee packing down for a third consecutive match together.
Dan Lydiate returns to the starting side with Justin Tipuric moving to the bench and captain Sam Warburton moving back to openside.
"We have made a couple of changes, one injury enforced with Luke (Charteris) missing out with a knee injury, but Bradley (Davies) deserves a starting spot as well so it's a good opportunity for him," said Wales Head Coach Warren Gatland.
"We have made two other personnel changes with Alex (Cuthbert) and Dan (Lydiate) coming into the starting team. They have trained well and will suit the game France will potentially bring as well.
"We initially thought we would have to wait until later in the week to have a final update on injuries, but we know where we are earlier than expected and have told the squad today, hence announcing today as well.
"It's set to be another huge Six Nations weekend, France come to Cardiff unbeaten in the campaign so far and impressing under Guy (Noves). We are looking to continue our unbeaten run and will be looking for another step up after the victory over Scotland."
"We thought we’d have to wait until later in week to have final injury update, but we know where we are earlier, hence announcing."
The front unchanged with Rob Evans, Scott Baldwin and Samson Lee packing down for a third consecutive match together.
Dan Lydiate returns to the starting side with Justin Tipuric moving to the bench and captain Sam Warburton moving back to openside.
"We have made a couple of changes, one injury enforced with Luke (Charteris) missing out with a knee injury, but Bradley (Davies) deserves a starting spot as well so it's a good opportunity for him," said Wales Head Coach Warren Gatland.
"We have made two other personnel changes with Alex (Cuthbert) and Dan (Lydiate) coming into the starting team. They have trained well and will suit the game France will potentially bring as well.
"We initially thought we would have to wait until later in the week to have a final update on injuries, but we know where we are earlier than expected and have told the squad today, hence announcing today as well.
"It's set to be another huge Six Nations weekend, France come to Cardiff unbeaten in the campaign so far and impressing under Guy (Noves). We are looking to continue our unbeaten run and will be looking for another step up after the victory over Scotland."
