5. Josh Hathaway (Gloucester)
Josh Hathaway’s omission comes as a surprise given his recent form for Gloucester. The young fullback, born in Aberystwyth, is now catching the eye of Wales boss Warren Gatland. With the risk of losing another promising talent to their neighbours, Gatland will be keen to integrate Hathaway into the Welsh setup soon.
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