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Gatland Sticks with Regulars for France Clash | Huge Rugby News

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Last updated: 18/10/2019 11:00 am
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Wales head coach Warren Gatland has decided to stick with his tried and tested players in his 23-man squad for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final with France in Japan on Sunday.

The starting XV is the exact same as the one that defeated Australia 29-25 in the pool stages as the Welsh came out top of Pool D. 

There were fears over the availability of a few key men such as Jonathan Davies, George North and Dan Biggar, who has gone through all the necessary concussion protocols, as the three line-up in the XV.

In the front-row Wyn Jones, Ken Owens and Tomas Francis lock-down together once more, with captain Alun Wyn Jones and Jake Ball behind them in the second-row. Jones is set to become the third-most capped international player in history when he takes to the pitch on Sunday, level with Irish legend Brian O’Driscoll on 141 caps. 

Youngster Aaron Wainwright is the blindside-flanker again, with Justin Tipuric on the openside, as Josh Navidi completes the pack from No 8. 

The electric Gareth Davies joins Biggar in the half-back pairing, with Hadleigh Parkes and Jonathan Davies just outside them in the midfield. 

Josh Adams, the tournaments joint-top try-scorer with five, takes his place on the left-wing, with North on the right and the ever-impressive Liam Williams is at full-back. 

FIRST LOOK ? Wales’ team to face France in the #RWC2019 quarter-final on Sunday in #RWCOita Enwir yr un XV a dechreuodd yn y fuddugoliaeth yn erbyn Awstralia yn Tokyo. #HWFN pic.twitter.com/iIbIqjJuwi— Welsh Rugby Union ? (@WelshRugbyUnion) October 18, 2024

Gatland has some big names to call on from the bench if needed with the likes of Adam Beard, Ross Moriarty and Rhys Patchell among the replacements. 

Wales will need to play as they did against the Wallabies when they come up against a French side that is full of talent but very unpredictable which makes them a dangerous opponent. 

Check Out the Full 23-Man Squad Below.

Starting XV:

1. Wyn Jones (19 Caps)

2. Ken Owens (70 Caps)

3. Tomas Francis (46 Caps)

4. Jake Ball (39 Caps)

5. Alun Wyn Jones (131 Caps) (c)

6. Aaron Wainwright (16 Caps)

7. Justin Tipuric (69 Caps)

8. Josh Navidi (22 Caps)

9. Gareth Davies (48 Caps)

10. Dan Biggar (76 Caps)

11. Josh Adams (18 Caps)

12. Hadleigh Parkes (22 Caps)

13. Jonathan Davies (79 Caps)

14. George North (89 Caps)

15. Liam Williams (61 Caps)

Replacements:

16. Elliot Dee (26 Caps)

17. Rhys Carre (3 Caps)

18. Dillon Lewis (19 Caps)

19. Adam Beard (17 Caps)

20. Ross Moriarty (38 Caps)

21. Tomos Williams (13 Caps)

22. Rhys Patchell (17 Caps)

23. Owen Watkin (19 Caps)

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