Hansen cuts Welsh squad to 42

Wales national coach Steve Hansen has trimmed his squad for the August internationals against Ireland, England, Romania and Scotland to 42 players.

Already ruled out of the original 55-man squad were Bath back row man Gareth Delve, who underwent a shoulder operation in the summer, Northampton Saints lock Steve Williams, who has retired from Test rugby, and Llanelli Scarlets centre Leigh Davies, who has withdrawn to concentrate on regaining full fitness.