Gatland names his side for 'huge battle' against the Springboks

Wales
Thursday 15 October 2015 at 11:19am

Dan Lydiate, Gethin Jenkins and Tyler Morgan all return to the starting line-up for Saturday's quarter-final against South Africa.

Morgan partners Jamie Roberts in mid-field, with Alex Cuthbert making his 40th appearance in the back three alongside Gareth Anscombe and George North. Dan Biggar will be looking to add to his tournament point tally of 42 points as he continues his half-back partnership with Gareth Davies.

Alun Wyn Jones makes his 100th international appearance this weekend. Credit: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Alun Wyn Jones makes his 100th international appearance (94th for Wales, added to his six appearances for the British and Irish Lions) alongside Luke Charteris in the second row. Jenkins starts in his 18th Rugby World Cup match, while Lydiate returns to the starting line-up after being rested last weekend while he recovered from a knock to his eye.

Credit: WRU

WALES TEAM TO PLAY SOUTH AFRICA:Gareth Anscombe (Cardiff Blues), Alex Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues), Tyler Morgan (Newport Gwent Dragons), Jamie Roberts (Harlequins), George North (Northampton Saints), Dan Biggar (Ospreys), Gareth Davies (Scarlets), Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Scott Baldwin (Ospreys), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Luke Charteris (Racing 92), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), Dan Lydiate (Ospreys), Sam Warburton (CAPT) (Cardiff Blues), Taulupe Faletau (Newport Gwent Dragons).

Replacements: Ken Owens (Scarlets), Paul James (Ospreys), Tomas Francis (Exeter Chiefs), Bradley Davies (Wasps), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys), Lloyd Williams (Cardiff Blues), Rhys Priestland (Bath Rugby), James Hook (Gloucester Rugby).