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Liam Williams was injured in Wales’ win over Italy last weekend; hooker Scott Baldwin is also not available for the final round match with France in Paris on Saturday, with Sam Perry drawn in
Last updated: 14/03/23 10:44
Liam Williams will miss the France game on Saturday
Liam Williams has been ruled out of Wales’ Six Nations match against France on Saturday with a shoulder injury.
The full-back was injured in the 29-17 win over Italy, having previously scored a superb solo try.
Hooker Scott Baldwin is also unavailable for the Stade de France contest due to a pectoral muscle problem. Ospreys’ Sam Parry has been called up to the squad.
Head coach Warren Gatland will work with a 32-man training group in Nice, where Wales have begun preparations to face Les Bleus.
Gatland has options at full-back, although Williams’ absence is a blow, given his impressive display at the Stadio Olimpico.
Wing Louis Rees-Zammit could be replaced, having worn the number 15 shirt during the Autumn Nations Series earlier this season.
Advanced: Rhys Carre, Wyn Jones, Gareth Thomas, Ken Owens, Sam Parry, Bradley Roberts, Leon Brown, Tomas Francis, Dillon Lewis, Adam Beard, Rhys Davies, Dafydd Jenkins, Alun Wyn Jones, Taulupe Faletau, Jac Morgan, Tommy Reffell, Justin Tipuric, Aaron Wainwright
Back: Kieran HardyRhys Webb, Tomos Williams, Dan Biggar, Rhys Patchell, Owen Williams, Mason Grady, Joe Hawkins, George North, Nick Tompkins, Josh Adams, Rio Dyer, Leigh Halfpenny, Louis Rees-Zammit
Leigh Halfpenny, who started Wales’ 20-10 defeat against England at full-back last month, will also be a selection.
Baldwin, who was a substitute in Rome, looks set to be replaced by Bradley Roberts as bench cover for captain Ken Owens.
The Welsh Rugby Union, meanwhile, added uncapped Ospreys center Keiran Williams had been released from the squad.
Williams picked up a groin injury during United Ospreys’ Rugby Championship match against Benetton 10 days ago.
Exeter forward Christ Tshiunza and Cardiff lock Teddy Williams have also been released.
Wales have lost their last four games against France, and will go up against a team in good spirits after beating England 53-10 at Twickenham.
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