Head coach Wayne Pivac has named his Wales team to play Ireland in their 2021 Six Nations opener in Cardiff.
Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate makes his first start for Wales since November 2018, reward for his form, making his 65th appearance for Wales in an all British & Irish Lions back-row alongside Justin Tipuric and Taulupe Faletau.
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“We are looking forward to kicking off our campaign this weekend and putting into action two really good training weeks,” said Wales head coach Wayne Pivac.
“We made strides forward through the autumn and we are looking to take that into Sunday and into this tournament.
“The Six Nations is a fantastic tournament and is important for us rugby wise but it is important for so much more this year.
Wales team to play Ireland
1. Wyn Jones (30 Caps)
2. Ken Owens (77 Caps)
3. Tomas Francis (52 Caps)
4. Adam Beard (21 Caps)
5. Alun Wyn Jones (CAPT) (143 Caps)
6. Dan Lydiate (64 Caps)
7. Justin Tipuric (80 Caps)
8. Taulupe Faletau (81 Caps)
9. Tomos Williams (20 Caps)
10. Dan Biggar (87 Caps)
11. Hallam Amos (22 Caps)
12. Johnny Williams (2 Caps)
13. George North (98 Caps)
14. Louis Rees-Zammit (4 Caps)
15. Leigh Halfpenny (93 Caps)
Replacements:
16. Elliot Dee (33 Caps)
17. Rhodri Jones (17 Caps)
18. Leon Brown (12 Caps)
19. Will Rowlands (5 Caps)
20. Josh Navidi (24 Caps)
21. Gareth Davies (57 Caps)
22. Callum Sheedy (4 Caps)
23. Nick Tompkins (8 Caps)