Warren Gatland has named a hefty, 37-man squad for the first two Six Nations games of 2016.
The Kiwi has recalled the likes of Josh Turnbull and Tom James to a squad captained by Sam Warburton.
Wales were riddled with injuries during the World Cup but most of their heavy-hitters are back.
The opening games, which include Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on February 7, are too soon for scrum-half Rhys Webb and centre Scott Williams.
Tyler Morgan, Corey Allen, Hallam Amos and Liam Williams are all fighting fit and in the selection picture. Aled Davies is the only uncapped player in the squad.
Both nations have split their last four Tests evenly in the past two years.
Gatland said, “We have selected a squad that rewards players form as well as picking a lot of experience and that continuity is important to us.
“We have picked a larger squad than normal, we have a few injuries at the moment, those players aren’t too far away from getting back on the field so we are happy with the mix.”
The likes of Dan Biggar, Alun Wyn Jones and George North – all included – have done serious damage to Ireland in recent years.
