Wales forced to change three against Fiji

Injuries have forced Wales to make three changes to their starting XV ahead of their game against on Thursday.
With Scott Williams and Hallam Amos suffering World Cup ending injuries against and Liam Williams being concussed, head coach Warren Gatland has handed starts to Tyler Morgan, Alex Cuthbert and Matthew Morgan in the back five.
Taulupe Faletau and Dan Lydiate will win their 50th Wales caps in the back row.
“It is important we build on the success and momentum from last weekend and take that into Thursday,” said Gatland.
“Fiji have performed very well in their opening two games and they will be coming to Cardiff looking to build on that themselves.
“We have made three changes through injury but go into this game with a strong side. We are looking forward to being back at the Millennium Stadium on Thursday and having the crowd right behind us in an important World Cup fixture.”
Meanwhile, Fiji have named their most experienced World Cup team making six changes to their starting team.
There are new wings, Timoci Nagusa and Aseli Tikoirotuma, in the side that counts 392 Test caps as they replace the injured Waisea Nayacalevu and the banned Nemani Nadolo.
Captain Akapusi Qera will be the most experienced player in the squad as he wins his 50th cap in Cardiff.
's Lepani Botia starts at inside centre in place of Gabiriele Lovobalavu and Nemia Kenatale comes in at scrum-half for Nikola Matawalu who has a back problem.
Up front Sunia Koto is named as hooker in place of Tuapati Talemaitoga and Dominiko Waqaniburotu will start on the flank in place of Peceli Yato.
 
Wales: Matthew Morgan (Bristol); Alex Cuthbert (), Tyler Morgan (NG ), Jamie Roberts (), George North (Northampton); Dan Biggar (Ospreys), Gareth Davies (); Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Scott Baldwin (Ospreys), Tomas Francis (Exeter); Bradley Davies (Wasps), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys); Dan Lydiate (Ospreys), Sam Warburton (Capt., Cardiff Blues), Taulupe Faletau (NG Dragons).
Replacements: Ken Owens (Scarlets), Aaron Jarvis (Ospreys), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Luke Charteris (Racing 92), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys), Lloyd Williams (Cardiff Blues), Rhys Priestland (), James Hook ().
Fiji: Metuisela Talebula; Timoci Nagusa, Vereniki Goneva, Lepani Botia, Aseli Tikoirotuma; Ben Volavola, Nemia Kenatale; Campese Maafu, Sunia Koto, Manasa Saulo; Tevita Cavubati, Leone Nakarawa; Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Akapusi Qera, Netani Talei.
Replacements: Viliame Veikoso, Peni Ravia, Leeroy Atalifo, Nemia Soqeta, Malakai Ravulo, Henry Seniloli, Joshua Matavesi, Kini Murimurivalu.

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