Stephen Jones has missed out on a spot in the Welsh team for Saturday's quarter-final. Photo / Getty Images
Veteran first five-eighth Stephen Jones has missed selection in Wales' 22-man squad for its Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Ireland as coach Warren Gatland has opted for Rhys Priestland at No. 10 and the versatile James Hook on the bench.
The Wales team named by Gatland on Thursday contains five changes to the one which beat Fiji 66-0 in its last match in Pool D.
Leigh Halfpenny replaces Lee Byrne at fullback, Jonathan Davies takes over from Scott Williams at outside center and Shane Williams returns from injury to reclaim his place on the left wing.
Flanker Dan Lydiate has also overcome an injury to take over on the blindside from Ryan Jones, who moves to the bench, while Alun Wyn Davies rejoins Luke Charteris in the second row, pushing Bradley Davies into the reserves.
Wales:
1. Gethin Jenkins
2. Huw Bennett
3. Adam Jones
4. Luke Charteris
5. Alun Wyn Jones
6. Danny Lydiate
7. Sam Warburton (c)
8. Toby Faletau
9. Mike Phillips
10. Rhys Priestland
11. Shane Williams
12. Jamie Roberts
13. Jonathan Davies
14. George North
15. Leigh Halfpenny
Replacements:
16. Lloyd Burns
17. Paul James
18. Bradley Davies
19. Ryan Jones
20. Lloyd Williams
21. James Hook
22. Scott Williams
- AP
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