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Six NationsScotlandWales

Wales make four changes to their team to play Scotland

(Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Wales boss Wayne Pivac has made four changes to his team to face Scotland in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations in Cardiff.

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The new Welsh coach has had a difficult campaign so far, losing to Ireland, France and England following an opening day win over Italy. 

Beaten last weekend by the English at Twickenham, Pivac has opted to shake things up ahead of an afternoon where captain Alun Wyn Jones will equal the world record for Test appearances on Saturday as he draws level with New Zealand’s Richie McCaw on 148 appearances.   

Jones will make his 139th appearance for Wales and with his nine international British and Irish Lions caps he will make his 148th test appearance.

Jones will line-up alongside Cory Hill in the second row, who makes his first start for Wales since February 2019.

Wyn Jones and uncapped prop WillGriff John come into the front row for Wales alongside Ken Owens, while the back row remains unchanged with Ross Moriarty, Justin Tipuric and Josh Navidi packing down together.

Rhys Webb starts at nine in the only change in the backline. He partners Dan Biggar at half-back, with Hadleigh Parkes and Nick Tompkins in the midfield.  Liam Williams, George North and Leigh Halfpenny make up the back-three.

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“Saturday is a great opportunity for us to wrap up the campaign with a big performance at home in Cardiff,” said Wales boss Wayne Pivac.

“We want to finish with the performance we know we can deliver and we have been working hard to get there.

“Alun Wyn is one of the most iconic figures in the game, he is our leader and I’m delighted for him as he continues to set the bar across the game.”

Ryan Elias, Rhys Carre and Leon Brown provide the front row replacements with Will Rowlands and Taulupe Faletau completing the forward contingent. Gareth Davies, Jarrod Evans and Johnny McNicholl provide the backline cover.

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Easy_Duzz-it 20 minutes ago
The 'one difference' between Boks and the back-to-back All Blacks

this next 10 years will be interesting. Because it actually could be over for nz rugby and the All Blacks . Super rugby is a fish out of water and the All Blacks don’t have all the pieces to succeed . The All Blacks need a master 10 , a dominating 12 and more discipline .


But the spring boks on the other hand have it all . A genius for a coach , top players in every position . But they don’t seem to dominate . why ?

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Northandsouth 25 minutes ago
The England weak spot the Boks will expose again - Andy Goode

So you're taking the win over Japan for granted then?

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Laureano Pizales 42 minutes ago
Ireland player ratings vs Argentina | 2024 Autumn Nations Series

What about the Argentina players rating?

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Michael Röbbins (academic and writer extraordinair 1 hour ago
Ireland survive a major scare in unconvincing win over Argentina

Well said except Argentina is most certainly not an “emerging nation” as far as rugby is concerned. If you’re making global-social-political claim, then I’m out of my depth entirely.


Argentina by multiple leagues of magnitude played better than Ireland today. Striking away a try in the 2nd minute did not necessarily lead to Arg demise, but as we all know, rugby is such an emotional game that then to be down 12-0 over nothing is gut-wrenching, especially as it was effectively a 19 point swing. Argentina’s fight back throughout the rest of the match was laudable.


A howl of great sadness for a beautiful sport that has criminal administrators, feckless refs, foppish TMOs, idiotic tv pundits, et al. attempting to collectively suicide the whole thing. No fault of the players or coaches necessarily. We have a situation where punitive cards that detract away from the essence and loftiness of the game itself are celebrated to a degree that is pathologically purblind. Rugby has created for itself a fetish for punishment rather than simply allowing the game to be played. Shameful.

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ClintP 1 hour ago
Ireland survive a major scare in unconvincing win over Argentina

TMO refereeing again instead of being used when called upon, as agreed in other comments the first yellow wasn’t even a penalty, more a rugby collision. If the head knock is severe enough to warrant a card why does neither player ever go off for a HIA?

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Rob 2 hours ago
Ireland player ratings vs Argentina | 2024 Autumn Nations Series

Absolutely right, can’t expect nearly an all kiwi officiating team to know the rules properly 😉

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Rob 2 hours ago
All Blacks’ Scott Barrett on limiting France’s ‘general’ Antoine Dupont

Tbf this is only the 3rd time they’ve played since 2018

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d 2 hours ago
Regardless of the France result Razor's All Blacks have proved something

totally agree, Graham is guilty of gross exaggeration, world rankings are an accurate indication of a side's overall capability and Ireland did beat the Boks at home last time they played, which we couldn't. France has been our nemesis too often, and to win 3 in a row is a big ask. I think the ABs need to lose the box kick approach to regain the #1 ranking, but lets see what Razor can do in the next year.

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JJ 2 hours ago
Wales 'in one of their deepest holes for a long time'

Excellent article and brings us up to date. What about the future though? Leon MacDonald would seem the obvious answer, but who knows with the WRU. Worst Run Union? Probably!

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JJ 2 hours ago
Wales 'in one of their deepest holes for a long time'

The answer being South Africa 2nd XV. Rassie will rest his main team and look to give experience to the wider squad.

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OJohn 2 hours ago
Joseph Suaalii dropped as Wallabies change 6 for Wales

As predicted, this is what kiwi coaches do in Australia. Constantly chop and change the team so Australian players can't get settled in one position and become a threat to the All Blacks. It's very cunning but we know what's going on .....

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LRB 3 hours ago
Ireland survive a major scare in unconvincing win over Argentina

Well said, card was a joke. Irish player milked it too

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Bull Shark 3 hours ago
All Blacks’ Scott Barrett on limiting France’s ‘general’ Antoine Dupont

Did not know that the ABs haven’t beaten France since 2018.


Interesting.

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Rodrigo N 3 hours ago
Ireland survive a major scare in unconvincing win over Argentina

Agree. Just in the last play of the match I counted at least one penalty by Irish players. As it happens with all emerging nations, it´s demoralizing and exhausting to always be on the wrong side of any refereeing decision just by default.

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SadersMan 3 hours ago
Ireland survive a major scare in unconvincing win over Argentina

A very poor yellow card call which rubbed out a legit ARG try imo. It wasn't even a penalty. The Irish player was perched lower than the tackler & raised his height into the him thus causing the head clash. As we know, not all head clashes are necessarily foul play, & for me this was such an instance. Ten in the bin for Paul Williams & TMO.

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Bull Shark 3 hours ago
The 'one difference' between Boks and the back-to-back All Blacks

Neither can Razor. Must suck having your best days behind you.

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SadersMan 3 hours ago
Ireland player ratings vs Argentina | 2024 Autumn Nations Series

I didn't think ARG's 1st yellow was a card at all, not even a penalty. The Irish player was lower than the tackler & actually raised his height, thus causing the head clash in my opinion. As we know, not all head clashes are foul play & for me, this was such an instance. And a double blow for ARG was that they had a legit try erroneously ruled out. A poor standard of officiating by Williams, & TMO.

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Bull Shark 3 hours ago
The 'one difference' between Boks and the back-to-back All Blacks

So you don’t think 2023 WC to 2027 WC with a few RCs and >80% rate along the way would stack up? Three world cups in a row?


We finished 2023 with 85% and a World Cup. On track for 80% in 2024 plus an RC.


Rassie’s the only guy who has any hope of getting close to that AB record.


What was Henry’s record up until 2011? Everyone knows how great the ABs were between 2007 and 2015. But there was a period of building that got them there that seems to get overlooked.


Rassie and Nienaber took a 7th ranked team to number one. Henry inherited the All Blacks from Mitchell (with an 82% win rate). Much easier job than turning water into wine.


I guess I can’t blame you for holding on so dearly to that itch. Those AB glory days are well and truly behind you. It’s all you’ve got to hang on to.


Good luck with France tomorrow. 🥴

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Willie 3 hours ago
New scrumhalf rule among 4 global Law trials as others shot down

Watch volley ball if you want a speed game. Part of the appeal of rugby is set plays. Stopping the clock while the ball is in touch is the only change needed. I am from Victoria, having escaped the trauma of living in Brisbane amongst you nuff nuffs!

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JWH 3 hours ago
New scrumhalf rule among 4 global Law trials as others shot down

And where might you be from exactly? You can definitely speed up the game without removing parts. I particularly like the play on rule for lineouts; makes a lot of sense and speeds up the game.

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