Pretorius handed Wales call-up

South Africa-born forward Andries Pretorius has been named in the Wales squad for this season’s RBS 6 Nations Championship.

Tue, 15 Jan, 2013 - 11:15

South Africa-born forward Andries Pretorius has been named in the Wales squad for this season’s RBS 6 Nations Championship.

The 27-year-old Cardiff Blues back-row forward is among five uncapped players selected in a 35-man group today by Wales interim head coach Rob Howley.

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