Wales announce team for South Africa opener
Flanker Sam Warburton will lead the Welsh side named on Friday for the opening Pool D match against South Africa. Credit:
Rugby World Cup 2011
Wales head coach Warren Gatland on Friday announced his team to play their opening match in Pool D against South Africa at Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington on Sunday, 11 September.
Wales
1. Paul James
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. James Hook
Replacements
16. Lloyd Burns
17. Ryan Bevington
18. Bradley Davies
19. Andy Powell
20. Tavis Knoyle
21. Scott Williams
22. Leigh Halfpenny