Josh Adams will make his Wales debut on Saturday, as the Six Nations gets underway in Cardiff.
Facing up against Scotland, the Worcester winger will be receiving his first international cap at the expense of the experienced George North, who was doubtful as of Monday.
The 22-year-old Adams also makes it into the team ahead of other wing options Liam Williams and Alex Cuthbert, a decision made by Warren Gatland due to Adams having “played more rugby”.
The Wales squad will also feature ten Scarlets, including the entirety of the Welsh backs division playing for the club, with Adams being the only exception.
Adams is the top try scorer in the English Premiership this year with nine, and Welsh fans will be excited to see if he can bring his Worcester form to south Wales.
Adams will be accompanied in the back three by Leigh Halfpenny and Steff Evans, and will be looking for opportunities to use the speed across that back line all afternoon.
The first match against Scotland is a critical one for the Welsh, as many bookies fancy the Scots over the 2012 Grand Slam winners.
Wales kick off against Scotland in Cardiff at 2.15 on Saturday.
