Wales make 10 changes for Japan clash in Cardiff

Wales interim coach Rob Howley has made 10 changes to his starting XV for Saturday's clash with Japan in Cardiff.

Leigh Halfpenny moves from full-back to wing to accommodate Liam Williams while 18-year-old Ospreys wing Keelan Giles could win his first cap off the replacements' bench.

Sam Warburton, made captain again in Gethin Jenkins' absence, moves to openside flanker and is joined in the back-row by Ospreys duo Dan Lydiate and James King.

An all-new front-row from the one that packed down in the 24-20 victory over Argentina last week sees Nicky Smith, Scott Baldwin and Samson Lee start.

Cory Hill, who made his debut in the 32-8 defeat by Australia in the opening November Test, slots in alongside Alun Wyn Jones, who will win his 104th cap in the second row.

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Cardiff Blues duo Lloyd Williams and Gareth Anscombe link up at half-back, with the latter making his first start at fly-half for Wales.

Jamie Roberts and Jonathan Davies will line up together in midfield for their country for the 46th time, while the back three shows one personnel change, Alex Cuthbert coming into the side for George North.

"We have made a number of changes but have named a very experienced side," said Howley, who is in charge while Warren Gatland is seconded to the British and Irish Lions.

"Continuity and momentum is important, hence keeping the likes of Alun Wyn, Jon Davies and Sam Warburton in the side, but it is also an opportunity for players who were disappointed against Australia to start and for players who have been pushing on selection."

Wales: 15 Liam Williams; 14 Leigh Halfpenny, 13 Jonathan Davies, 12 Jamie Roberts, 11 Alex Cuthbert, 10 Gareth Anscombe, 9 Lloyd Williams; 1 Nicky Smith, 2 Scott Baldwin, 3 Samson Lee, 4 Cory Hill, 5 Alun Wyn Jones, 6 Dan Lydiate, 7 Sam Warburton (capt), 8 James King.

Replacements: 16 Kristian Dacey, 17 Rhys Gill, 18 Scott Andrews, 19 Jake Ball, 20 Ross Moriarty, 21 Gareth Davies, 22 Sam Davies, 23 Keelan Giles