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Jones set for lock role
16:45, Feb 9 2012
Former Wales captain Ryan Jones will take the place of banned lock Bradley Davies in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Millennium Stadium visitors Scotland.
Wales coach Warren Gatland has, as expected, moved Jones from blindside flanker to partner his Ospreys colleague Ian Evans in the second row.
And in a triple fitness boost for Gatland, flanker Dan Lydiate has recovered from an ankle injury to reclaim the number six shirt, prop Gethin Jenkins has shaken off knee trouble to start and skipper Sam Warburton also features.
Warburton went off at half-time during Wales' dramatic 23-21 victory over Ireland in Dublin four days ago because of a leg injury, but he has been named to pack down alongside back-row colleagues Lydiate and Toby Faletau.
Davies, meanwhile, is sidelined until March 26 after receiving a seven-week suspension yesterday for foul play during the Ireland game, when he recklessly tip-tackled Irish replacement Donnacha Ryan.
Jenkins, despite being hurt while on Heineken Cup duty for Cardiff Blues just 18 days ago, will win his 84th cap, taking over from Saracens loosehead Rhys Gill.
Gill does not feature in the matchday 22, with Paul James providing prop cover. The bench also includes 24-year-old uncapped Scarlets lock Lou Reed.
All Gatland's changes are up front, as he predictably retains the back division en bloc that caused mayhem for Ireland's defence and conjured tries for Jonathan Davies (two) and George North.
Wales: L Halfpenny (Cardiff Blues); A Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues), J Davies (Scarlets), J Roberts (Cardiff Blues), G North (Scarlets); R Priestland (Scarlets), M Phillips (Bayonne); G Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), H Bennett (Ospreys), A Jones (Ospreys), R Jones (Ospreys), I Evans (Ospreys), D Lydiate (Newport Gwent Dragons), S Warburton (Cardiff Blues, capt), T Faletau (Newport Gwent Dragons).
Replacements: K Owens (Scarlets), P James (Ospreys), L Reed (Scarlets), A Powell (Sale Sharks), L Williams (Cardiff Blues), J Hook (Perpignan), S Williams (Scarlets).
Solskjaer not heading to Villa 22:45, May 22 2012
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has pulled out of the running to become the new Aston Villa manager, Press Association Sport understands. more
Real is 'perfect challenge' for Mourinho 20:45, May 22 2012
Jose Mourinho believes the task of leading Real Madrid for the next four years represents "the perfect challenge" for the next stage of his coaching career after he signed a new deal with the club. more
Care bares his soul 18:45, May 22 2012
Danny Care is determined to repay the faith of those who stuck by him during a troubled season and inspire Harlequins to their first Aviva Premiership title. more
Hargreaves released by City 16:45, May 22 2012
Midfielder Owen Hargreaves has been released by Manchester City after his short-term deal expired. more
I won't stop tweeting - KP 15:45, May 22 2012
Kevin Pietersen has brushed off concerns his latest Twitter outburst could land him in trouble with the England and Wales Cricket Board and has no plans to tone down his comments on the micro-blogging site. more
Drogba to leave Chelsea 15:45, May 22 2012
Didier Drogba will leave Chelsea when his contract runs out at the end of June, the club have announced on their website. more
Haye rejects jibes from Klitschko camp 14:45, May 22 2012
David Haye has rubbished claims from Vitali Klitschko's manager that he is "afraid" of facing the Ukrainian heavyweight. more
Broad up to third in rankings 14:45, May 22 2012
Stuart Broad has achieved a career-best position in the latest ICC Player Rankings following his maiden 10-wicket haul in England's first Test victory over the West Indies, which concluded at Lord's on Monday. more
Mourinho extends Bernabeu stay 13:45, May 22 2012
Jose Mourinho has signed a new contract with Real Madrid which ties him to the club until 2016, the Primera Division champions have announced. more
Injury forces Leamy to hang up boots 12:45, May 22 2012
Denis Leamy has become the third Munster player this season to announce an early retirement due to injury. more
Fans' group challenge Liverpool owners 11:45, May 22 2012
Liverpool owners have been challenged to publicly explain their strategy for the club by a leading fans' group. more
Williams 'proud' of torch role 11:45, May 22 2012
Winter Olympics gold medallist Amy Williams said carrying the Olympic torch was an "amazing feeling". more
