Gatland selects uncapped Ascombe for Six Nations

Warren Gatland has revealed that a glowing recommendation from one of world rugby’s outstanding coaches played its part in New Zealand-born Gareth Anscombe making an unlikely journey from Super Rugby to potential Wales Test star.

Anscombe, 23, is among four uncapped players in Wales head coach Gatland’s 34-man squad for this season’s RBS 6 Nations Championship.