Wales have named their team for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland at the Millennium Stadium. Interim coach Rob Howley has included one uncapped player in his side as he struggles to cope with an injury crisis in his second-row.

Former flanker Andrew Coombs will make his test debut after being named in the second-row where he will partner fit-again Ian Evans.

As expected, Dan Biggar has won the nod to start at out-half in the absence of the injured Rhys Priestland, with James Hook named on the bench. Scarlet's Aaron Shingler is named at blind-side flanker, with Sam Warburton and Toby Faletau (pictured) completing the back row.

Wales team to play Ireland

Leigh Halfpenny; Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies, Jamie Roberts, George North; Dan Biggar, Mike Phillips; Toby Faletau, Sam Warburton (capt), Aaron Shingler; Ian Evans, Andrew Coombs; Adam Jones, Matthew Rees, Gethin Jenkins

Replacements:

Ken Owens, Paul James, Craig Mitchell, Olly Kohn, Justin Tipuric, Lloyd Williams, James Hook, Scott Williams

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