Rugby World Cup
Injuries for Wales coach Warren Gatland to make three changes for Fiji
ESPN Staff
September 29, 2015
Warburton: We will need to be at our best to beat Fiji

Matthew Morgan, Alex Cuthbert and Tyler Morgan have been named in Wales' starting XV to face Fiji on Thursday after injuries forced Warren Gatland to make changes from the side that beat England at Twickenham.

Matthew Morgan and Cuthbert form a new back-three alongside George North, while Tyler Morgan lines up at 13 alongside Jamie Roberts. Dan Biggar, the man of the match on Saturday, continues his half-back partnership with try-scorer Gareth Davies.

The pack remains unchanged with Gethin Jenkins, Scott Baldwin and Tomas Francis in the front-row. Bradley Davies and Alun Wyn Jones pack down in the second row. Dan Lydiate and Taulupe Faletau will reach the milestone of 50 caps together in a back-row alongside captain Sam Warburton.

"It is important we build on the success and momentum from last weekend and take that into Thursday," Gatland said.

"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."

Ken Owens, Aaron Jarvis and Samson Lee are named as the front-row replacements with Luke Charteris and Justin Tipuric completing the forward contingent. Lloyd Williams and Rhys Priestland are joined by James Hook on the bench.

Wales team to face Fiji: Matthew Morgan, Alex Cuthbert, Tyler Morgan, Jamie Roberts, George North, Dan Biggar, Gareth Davies, Gethin Jenkins, Scott Baldwin, Tomas Francis, Bradley Davies, Alun Wyn Jones, Dan Lydiate, Sam Warburton (captain), Taulupe Faletau

Replacements: Ken Owens, Aaron Jarvis, Samson Lee, Luke Charteris, Justin Tipuric, Lloyd Williams, Rhys Priestland, James Hook

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