Wales name uncapped trio

Rhodri Williams, Cory Allen and Eli Walker will be looking to make their Test debut next month after being named in ‘s Wales 35-man squad today.
The scrum-half, Blues and Ospreys wingers have earned the call on the back of fine displays for their regions while Luke Charteris, Aaron Jarvis and Rhys Priestland return after injury.
James Hook is also recalled in the squad that includes 13 victorious British & Irish after an impressive start of the season with French side Perpignan.
The RBS 6 Nations Champions host southern hemisphere sides , Argentina, Tonga and at the Millennium Stadium on consecutive weekends in November.
“We have an important campaign ahead as we look to test ourselves against some of the best sides in the world but also add strength in depth to our squad as we look to the future,” said Gatland.
“We face a huge game against South Africa first up and they will be coming to us after an impressive Rugby Championship campaign.
“Recent matches between us have been very close and physical and that will be a great test for us to kick-off.
“All four matches will be a stern test but we are looking forward to the challenge and looking forward to seeing what we can do on this stage.
“The Rugby World Cup is less than two years away, so we are looking to build as much depth in our squad as possible and to give vital international experience to our players.”
Wales squad:
Forwards: Scott Andrews (), Adam Jones (Ospreys), Aaron Jarvis (Ospreys), Paul James (), Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Ryan Bevington (Ospreys), Richard Hibbard (Ospreys), Ken Owens (Scarlets), Emyr Phillips (Scarlets), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), Luke Charteris (Perpignan), Ian Evans (Ospreys), Bradley Davies (Cardiff Blues), Andrew Coombs (), Ryan Jones (Ospreys), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys), Sam Warburton (CAPT – Cardiff Blues), Toby Faletau (Dragons), Dan Lydiate (Racing Metro).
Backs: Rhodri Williams (Scarlets), Mike Phillips (Bayonne), Lloyd Williams (Cardiff Blues), (Ospreys), Rhys Patchell (Cardiff Blues), Rhys Priestland (Scarlets), Jon Davies (Scarlets), Ashley Beck (Ospreys), Scott Williams (Scarlets), Cory Allen (Cardiff Blues), Owen Williams (Cardiff Blues), James Hook (Perpignan), George North (), Eli Walker (Ospreys), Leigh Halfpenny (Cardiff Blues), Liam Williams (Scarlets).

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