Liam Williams was hurt during Wales’ win against Italy last weekend; hooker Scott Baldwin is also unavailable for the final-round match with France in Paris on Saturday, with Sam Perry drafted in
Last Updated: 14/03/23 10:44am
Liam Williams will miss the France tie on Saturday
Liam Williams has been ruled out of Wales’ Six Nations game against France on Saturday due to a shoulder injury.
The full-back was hurt during the 29-17 victory over Italy, having earlier scored a superb solo try.
Hooker Scott Baldwin is also unavailable for the Stade de France contest because of a pectoral muscle issue. Ospreys’ Sam Parry has been called into the squad.
Head coach Warren Gatland will work with a 32-player training group in Nice, where Wales have started preparations to face Les Bleus.
Gatland has options in the full-back position, although Williams’ absence is a blow, given his outstanding display at Stadio Olimpico.
Wing Louis Rees-Zammit could be switched, having worn the No 15 shirt during the Autumn Nations Series earlier this season.
Wales 32-man squad
Forwards: 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
Backs: 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 W …