Wales head coach Warren Gatland says his players are “continually playing for World Cup squad places.”Gatland has made 10 changes and one positional switch for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in Rome. “We spoke about wanting to give everyone an opportunity,” Gatland said at Wales’ Nice training base, ahead of the departure for Rome. “We are replicating what might happen later in the year (World Cup) with having the 31-man squad. READ MORE: Kearney named at fullback as Ireland make five changes for Scotland“The players are continually playing for World Cup squad places. “Looking at that group of players, the team, he seemed the obvious choice to be given the opportunity, and he deserves the accolade,” Gatland said.

Source: Irish Examiner February 07, 2019 13:52 UTC