Wales name two debutants for Ireland game

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

They are Wales Under-21 out-half Nicky Robinson, who will make his full debut at full back and Gwent blindside Rhys Oakley.

In addition, there are four more uncapped players on the bench in Andy Williams, Nathan Brew, Huw Bennett and Robin Sowden-Taylor. Gareth Thomas will captain the side from the left wing.

WALES (v Ireland): N Robinson; G Evans, J Robinson, I Harris, G Thomas; C Sweeney, D Peel; D Jones, M Davies, B Evans, M Owen, G Llewellyn, R Oakley, R Parks, A Popham.