Summary

  • Wales head coach Warren Gatland names his 33-man squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France

  • Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake are named co-captains

  • Wales only take two scrum-halves

  1. Johnny Williamspublished at 12:33 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    He's going to a World Cup.

    A world champion with England Under-20s seven years ago but now going with Wales after career put on hold due to cancer.

    Johnny WilliamsImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  2. Nick Tompkinspublished at 12:32 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    He is another who hasn't had much action this summer but he's an experienced head for other younger players to follow.

    Joe Roberts and Tom Rogers miss out.

    Nick TompkinsImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  3. Louis Rees-Zammitpublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    Never a doubt about this one really.

    Louis Rees-ZammitImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  4. George Northpublished at 12:30 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    It's a fourth World Cup for North and he must be starting to have a look at Shane Williams' try-scoring record.

    However that means no Max Llewellyn.

    George NorthImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  5. Leigh Halfpennypublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    He's in!

    I was worried that Anscombe's inclusion would squeeze out Halfpenny but he's one of the best defensive full-backs around.

    And one demon boot.

    A century of caps and counting...

    Leigh HalfpennyImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  6. Mason Gradypublished at 12:28 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    Another who must have been worried after his howler on Saturday gifted South Africa a try.

    But you can't be without someone of that speed and size.

    Mason GradyImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  7. Rio Dyerpublished at 12:28 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    If there were any doubts, he did enough against South Africa despite a yellow card and head injury.

    Rio DyerImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  8. Gareth Daviespublished at 12:27 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    A third World Cup for the Scarlet.

    But that means no Alex Cuthbert.

    Gareth DaviesImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  9. Sam Costelowpublished at 12:26 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    He may have worried that the South Africa game had cost him, but he's in as third fly-half - ahead of Owen Williams.

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  10. Dan Biggarpublished at 12:26 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    Most-capped player in the team

    Dan BiggarImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  11. Gareth Anscombepublished at 12:26 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    Hasn't played at all and is another injury worry for Gatland but he's one of the three fly-halves.

    That could be bad for Leigh Halfpenny.

    Gareth AnscombeImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  12. Now the backs... Josh Adamspublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    Never really in doubt

    Josh AdamsImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  13. Wales forwardspublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    Forwards (19):

    Taine Basham

    Adam Beard

    Elliot Dee

    Corey Domachowski

    Ryan Elias

    Taulupe Faletau

    Tomas Francis

    Dafydd Jenkins

    Dewi Lake

    Dillon Lewis

    Dan Lydiate

    Jac Morgan

    Tommy Reffell

    Will Rowlands

    Nicky Smith

    Gareth Thomas

    Henry Thomas

    Christ Tshiunza

    Aaron Wainwright

  14. Aaron Wainwrightpublished at 12:24 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    He was sensational against England in the absence of Faletau and could be crucial in France if the British & Irish Lion remains injured.

    A second World Cup for the Dragon.

    aaron wainwrightImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  15. Christ Tshiunzapublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    Young and athletic... he's got the nod ahead of Taine Plumtree.

    Christ TshiunzaImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  16. Henry Thomaspublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    His Swansea father will be jumping for joy.

    He wasn't happy when his son opted to play for England nine years ago but now he will wear the Three Feathers on his chest at a World Cup.

    Sured up the scrum every time he came on.

    Henry THomasImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  17. Gareth Thomaspublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    Another Ospreys prop heading to France.

    Gareth ThomasImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  18. Nicky Smithpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    Ospreys prop is now among the most experienced player in that Wales front-row.

    Nicky SmithImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  19. Will Rowlandspublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    It's been a long way back for the now ex-Dragons lock but he'll provide some much needed leadership... and grunt.

    Will RowlandsImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  20. Tommy Reffellpublished at 12:19 British Summer Time 21 August 2023

    Interesting call. He's hardly had a sniff during the warm up.

    Tommy ReffellImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency