Wales coach Steve Hansen sprung two major selection surprises for Saturday's qualification showdown with Italy in Canberra.

Wales coach Steve Hansen wants his team to keep control of their own destiny by defeating World Cup opponents Tonga in Canberra on Sunday.

Wales have named two uncapped players in their side to take on Ireland at Lansdowne Road on Saturday week.

Cardiff flanker Martyn Williams will captain Wales in their Lloyds TSB tour game against the Barbarians at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Colin Charvis will captain Wales in Saturday's final Six Nations match of the season against Scotland.

Experienced internationals Gareth Thomas and Colin Charvis have been recalled to the Wales squad for next Saturday’s Lloyds TSB Six Nations Championship clash against England at Twickenham.

Wales have dropped Iestyn Harris for Saturday’s Lloyds TSB Six Nations Championship clash against France at the Millennium Stadium.

Wales coach Graham Henry was upbeat after leaving out four top players, including Lion Colin Charvis, for the opening Lloyds TSB Six Nations Championship fixture against Ireland in Dublin on February 3.

Wales coach Graham Henry has made three enforced changes for Sunday’s Millennium Stadium clash against the world champions Australia.

Iestyn Harris has been switched from fly-half to centre for Wales’ Millennium Stadium appointment with Tonga on Saturday.

Iestyn Harris today moved closer to winning his first Wales rugby union cap when he was named in a 31-man squad for November Test matches against Argentina, Tonga and Australia.