Coach of the Wales rugby team has been announced the 31-man squad for the upcoming 2019 rugby world cup which begin from the 20 september in Japan.
Wales have added six back-rows in James Davies, Ross Moriarty, Josh Navidi, Aaron Shingler, Justin Tipuric and Aaron Wainwright.
Gatland has chosen 18 forwards and 13 backs in his 31-man squad. Surprise ommition of the Rob Evans / Samson lee while Rhys Carre added in the RWC lineup.
The nine players who have missed out on World Cup selection are Jonah Holmes, Lane, Steff Evans, Scott Williams, Jarrod Evans, Rob Evans, Lee, Leon Brown and Bradley Davies.
“We are really happy with the final 31, we feel there is an excellent blend to the squad, in terms of talent, experience and age profile and we are all incredibly excited about heading to Japan and what lies ahead,” Gatland added.
“These players have performed and delivered for Wales and deserve the opportunity to represent their nation at the game’s showpiece tournament at Japan.”
Wales who begin their RWC 2019 campaign against Georgia on 23 September and then after they have to face Australia, Fiji and Uruguay in the group stage game.
Wales Rugby World Cup Squad
Forwards:
- Jake Ball
- Adam Beard
- Rhys Carre
- James Davies
- Elliot Dee
- Ryan Elias
- Tomas Francis
- Cory Hill
- Alun Wyn Jones
- Wyn Jones
- Dillon Lewis
- Ross Moriarty
- Josh Navidi
- Ken Owens
- Aaron Shingler
- Nicky Smith
- Justin Tipuric
- Aaron Wainwright
Backs:
- Josh Adams
- Hallam Amos
- Dan Biggar
- Aled Davies
- Gareth Davies
- Jonathan Davies
- Leigh Halfpenny
- George North
- Hadleigh Parkes
- Rhys Patchell
- Owen Watkin
- Liam Williams
- Tomos Williams