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Gareth Thomas impressed from the bench against New Zealand and will start against England

Hansen opts for Williams and Thomas

07/11/2003

 

Wales have made four changes to their starting line up for the Red Dragons sudden death clash with England at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Sunday, November 9.

Coach Steve Hansen has shown faith in the bulk of players that led the powerful All Blacks deep into the second half of their final pool match before eventually going down 53-37.

Flanker Dafydd Jones, in for Alix Popham, is the only change to the forward pack that troubled the All Blacks.

In the backs, former league international Iestyn Harris returns to the centres for the injured Sonny Parker, while Shane Williams moves from right to left wing. Mark Jones is the new No. 14.

Gareth Thomas keeps his place at full back after coming on as a substitute for the injured Garan Evans against New Zealand.

Gareth Llewellyn and Martyn Williams are the new bench players.

Wales team: 1. Iestyn Thomas 2. Robin McBryde 3. Adam Jones 4. Brent Cockbain 5. Robert Sidoli 6. Dafydd Jones 7. Colin Charvis 8. Jonathon Thomas 9. Gareth Cooper 10. Stephen Jones 11. Shane Williams 12. Iestyn Harris 13. Mark Taylor 14. Mark Jones 15. Gareth Thomas

Replacements: 16. Mefin Davies 17. Gethin Jenkins 18. Gareth Llewellyn 19. Martyn Williams 20. Dwayne Peel 21. Ceri Sweeney 22. Kevin Morgan

 

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