Liam Williams and Paul James are back, with Justin Tipuric and Sam Warburton both starting

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Warren Gatland's made six changes for Saturday's Pool A decider against Australia, bringing Paul James, Liam Wiliams and Justin Tipuric back into the starting line-up.

Gareth Anscombe makes his first international start forming a new-look back three alongside Alex Cuthbert, who gets his 40th cap, and Williams, who has returned from injury.

George North has moved to outside centre, partnering Jamie Roberts, while Dan Biggar and Gareth Davies continue their half-back teaming.

Paul James suffered a calf injury in the opener against Uruguay. Credit: Nigel French/PA Wire

Prop Paul James, who's not played since Wales' opener against Uruguay, starts in the front row with Samson Lee and Scott Baldwin and Luke Charteris makes his 99th test appearance partnering Alun Wyn Jones.

Captain Sam Warburton moves to blindside flanker to make room for Justin Tipuric in the back row, with Taulupe Faletau.

Ken Owens, Aaron Jarvis and Tomas Francis provide cover for the front-row, with Jake Ball, Ross Moriarty, Lloyd Williams, Rhys Priestland and James Hook also on the bench.

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WALES TEAM TO PLAY AUSTRALIA:Gareth Anscombe (Cardiff Blues), Alex Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues), George North (Northampton Saints), Jamie Roberts (Harlequins), Liam Williams (Scarlets), Dan Biggar (Ospreys), Gareth Davies (Scarlets), Paul James (Ospreys), Scott Baldwin (Ospreys), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Luke Charteris (Racing 92), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), Sam Warburton (Capt) (Cardiff Blues), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys), Taulupe Faletau (Newport Gwent Dragons).

Replacements: Ken Owens (Scarlets), Aaron Jarvis (Ospreys), Tomas Francis (Exeter Chiefs), Jake Ball (Scarlets), Ross Moriarty (Gloucester Rugby), Lloyd Williams (Cardiff Blues), Rhys Priestland (Bath Rugby), James Hook (Gloucester Rugby).