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29th Sep 2015

No rest for the Welsh as Warren Gatland names strongest side available for Fiji clash

Taking no chances

Darragh Murphy

In the Pool of Death, there are no days off.

The team that will face Fiji on Thursday is the strongest side at Warren Gatland’s disposal as the Wales head coach looks to maintain their perfect start to the World Cup.

There are three enforced changes as Liam Williams, Scott Williams and Hallam Amos have all been ruled out with injuries.

Wales v Uruguay - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015

Matthew Morgan comes into the side at full back while wing Alex Cuthbert and centre Tyler Morgan also start in an otherwise unchanged XV from the team that beat England in dramatic circumstances on Saturday night.

“We have made three changes through injury but go into this game with a strong side,” Gatland said.

“It is important we build on the success and momentum from last weekend and take that into Thursday.”

Wales will be hoping to keep their 100% record in tact when they welcome Fiji to the Millenium Stadium which would pile the pressure on both England and Australia who meet on Saturday.

15. Matthew Morgan
14. Alex Cuthbert
13. Tyler Morgan
12. Jamie Roberts
11. George North
10. Dan Biggar
9. Gareth Davies

1. Gethin Jenkins
2. Scott Baldwin
3. Tom Francis
4. Bradley Davies
5. Alun Wyn Jones
6. Dan Lydiate
7. Sam Warburton (capt)
8. Taulupe Faletau

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Topics:

Fiji,RWC2015,Wales