Wales head coach Steve Tandy has sparked a fierce reaction from supporters after naming his team to face Japan in Cardiff on Saturday.
Tandy has made some big calls ahead of the Nations Championship opener, with several familiar faces missing out.
As reported by WalesOnline, Max Llewellyn and Eddie James will form a new-look centre partnership.
Sam Costelow has also been handed the No. 10 shirt ahead of Dan Edwards, while Josh Adams keeps his place on the wing.
However, it is some of the other selection decisions that have got Wales fans talking.
Wales fans question Tandy's selection
Supporters have wasted little time sharing their thoughts, with several questioning the back-row and back-three selections.
On Facebook, Rhys Williams wrote: "Basham or James over Mann. Think Adams sadly has had his day!"
Alex Mann starts at blindside flanker, with Jac Morgan and Aaron Wainwright completing the back-row.
Meanwhile, Josh Adams has also come under fire, with some fans questioning whether the experienced winger should still be starting.
Instagram user neil.evans.75470316 asked: "How is Adam’s In before Mee and GHW?"
The supporter was referring to Ellis Mee and Gabriel Hamer-Webb, who have both been overlooked for the starting XV.
Another supporter, mitchpyne_27, was particularly frustrated by Hamer-Webb's omission.
They wrote: "@gabrielmhw_ is such a great player and he’s not even on the bench come on!"
Despite the criticism, Tandy has put his faith in experience as Wales look to make a winning start to their autumn campaign.
Tandy makes major midfield change
One of the biggest talking points is the decision to pair Llewellyn and James in midfield.
The powerful duo offer a different approach to the dual-playmaker system previously favoured by attack coach Matt Sherratt.
Tandy has also backed Costelow at fly-half, with Edwards having to settle for a place among the replacements.
Elsewhere, Louie Hennessey could make his Test debut after being named on the bench.
Tandy said: "There’s lots of competition for position within the squad, which is where we want to be. We’re excited to be to back at home.
"We want to go out there on Saturday, put our mark on the match and start the next phase in our Nations Championship campaign strongly."
The selection comes as Wales look to turn around their recent fortunes following a difficult period for the national side.
Wales team to face Japan
Starting XV
- Nicky Smith
- Dewi Lake (captain)
- Archie Griffin
- Dafydd Jenkins
- Ben Carter
- Alex Mann
- Jac Morgan
- Aaron Wainwright
- Tomos Williams
- Sam Costelow
- Josh Adams
- Max Llewellyn
- Eddie James
- Louis Rees-Zammit
- Blair Murray
Replacements: Ryan Elias, Rhys Carre, Tomas Francis, Teddy Williams, James Botham, Reuben Morgan-Williams, Dan Edwards, Louie Hennessey.
