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Wales Make Two Changes for French Test | Huge Rugby News

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Last updated: 20/02/2020 1:07 pm
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Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has made two changes to his starting XV for his side’s Six Nations game against France at the Principality Stadium on Saturday at 16 45.

There is a change a piece in the forwards and the backs from the 24-14 loss to Ireland, with Ross Moriarty comes into the pack, while Gareth Davies returns to the half-backs. 

The rest of the team remains the same with Wyn Jones, Ken Owens and Dillon Lewis making up the front-row, with Jake Ball partnering captain Alun Wyn Jones in the second-row once again. 

Moriarty takes up a place as blindside-flanker, with Justin Tipuric on the openside and Taulupe Faletau completes the forward pack from No 8. 

Davies links-up with Dan Biggar in the half-backs, and they have Hadleigh Parkes and Nick Tompkins outside them in the midfield. 

Josh Adams stays on the left-wing after recovering from an injury picked up in the last game, with George North on the right and Leigh Halfpenny continues at full-back. 

#WALvFRA TEAM ? Two changes to Wales’ starting XV with Gareth Davies and Ross Moriarty included ?⚪? Cyfle mawr i ail reng di-gap Will Rowlands o’r fainc yn erbyn Les Bleus.

? – https://t.co/agBHaGAXXI #HWFN pic.twitter.com/7NhYu6P9bZ

— Welsh Rugby Union ? (@WelshRugbyUnion) February 20, 2025

There is plenty of talent on the bench for Pivac to call upon if needed with the likes of Ryan Elias, Aaron Wainwright, Tomos Williams and Johnny McNicholl among the replacements. 

Wales are hoping to get their title defence back on track with a win at home to the French, but will know that they need a big performance with the French unbeaten in their opening two games and chasing a Grand Slam. 

Check Out the Full 23-Man Squad Below. 

Starting XV: 

15. Leigh Halfpenny (87 Caps)

14. George North (93 Caps)

13. Nick Tompkins (2 Caps)

12. Hadleigh Parkes (27 Caps)

11. Josh Adams (23 Caps)

10. Dan Biggar (81 Caps)

9. Gareth Davies (52 Caps)

1. Wyn Jones (24 Caps)

2. Ken Owens (75 Caps)

3. Dillon Lewis (24 Caps)

4. Jake Ball (44 Caps)

5. Alun Wyn Jones (C) (136 Caps)

6. Ross Moriarty (43 Caps)

7. Justin Tipuric (74 Caps)

8. Taulupe Faletau (74 Caps)

Replacements:

16. Ryan Elias (11 Caps)

17. Rob Evans (37 Caps)

18. Leon Brown (8 Caps)

19. Will Rowlands (*Uncapped)

20. Aaron Wainwright (20 Caps)

21. Tomos Williams (18 Caps)

22. Jarrod Evans (5 Caps)

23. Johnny McNicholl (2 Caps)

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