Dan Lydiate
Tyler Morgan
Gethin Jenkins
Wales star flank, Dan Lydiate, returns to the starting 15 for their massive quarterfinal clash against South Africa’s Springboks at Twickenham Stadium in London on Saturday.
Lydiate’s inclusion in the team is 1 of 3 changes to the team that lost 6 / 15 to Australia’s Wallabies last weekend.
Prop Gethin Jenkins also comes back into the starting line-up to feature in his 18th Rugby World Cup match and he packs down alongside Scott Baldwin and Samson Lee.
Tyler Morgan’s return to the team is the only change in the backline – he partners Jamie Roberts in midfield. Alex Cuthbert will make his 40th Wales appearance in a back 3, alongside George North and fullback Gareth Anscombe.
Luke Charteris and Alun Wyn Jones continue in the locks with the latter making his 100th international appearance (94th for Wales, plus 6 British & Irish Lions appearances).
“After coming through an incredibly tough pool, we are excited to be in the quarterfinals and returning to Twickenham,” said Wales head coach Warren Gatland.
“The physicality and intensity of the matches so far will stand us in good stead for what is going to be a huge battle against the Springboks.
“They have grown game on game in this tournament and we know the challenge that faces us from a talented South African side.”
Ken Owens, Paul James and Tomas Francis are named as the front-row replacements with Bradley Davies and Justin Tipuric completing the forward contingent. Lloyd Williams, Rhys Priestland and James Hook are named as the replacement backs.
Wales: 15 Gareth Anscombe, 14 Alex Cuthbert, 13 Tyler Morgan, 12 Jamie Roberts, 11 George North, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Gareth Davies, 8 Taulupe Faletau, 7 Sam Warburton (Captain), 6 Dan Lydiate, 5 Alun-Wyn Jones, 4 Luke Charteris, 3 Samson Lee, 2 Scott Baldwin, 1 Gethin Jenkins
Replacements: 16 Ken Owens, 17 Paul James, 18 Tom Francis, 19 Bradley Davies, 20 Justin Tipuric, 21 Lloyd Williams, 22 Rhys Priestland, 23 James Hook.
Date: Saturday 17 October
Venue: Twickenham, London
Kick-Off: 17:00 SA Time (16:00 UK Time, 15:00 GMT)
Referee: Wayne Barnes
Assistant Referees: George Clancy, JP Doyle
TMO: Graham Hughes