Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has named George North at centre for the opening round of the Six Nations clash against Italy to be played at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
A fresh year, a fresh start with new coaches as Wales and Italy kick-start the proceedings in the Six Nations 2020 tournament at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.
Wales have released Cardiff Blues winger Owen Lane from the Six Nations squad ahead of the tournament opener against Italy following a hamstring injury.
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has confirmed that fullback Liam Williams will miss the upcoming Six Nations opening game against Italy to be played at Principality Stadium on 1st February.
Wales international Rhys Carre will miss the upcoming Six Nations tournament opener against Italy after he was banned for three weeks for his recent red-card incident while playing for his club Saracens.
Toulon owner Bernard Lemaitre has slammed Wales international Rhys Webb for his 'dishonest attitude' after the scrum-half's decision to exit the club at the end of the ongoing season.
Ospreys' problems in the ongoing season has compounded after Wales international Justin Tipuric and George North were sidelined by injuries following their 25-18 win over Dragons in the recently concluded Pro14 game in Newport.
The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed that scrum-half Rhys Webb will be eligible to play for Wales in the upcoming Six Nations tournament after announcing his return to Ospreys next season.
Scrum-half Rhys Webb's chances of resuming his Wales career next summer has taken a big boost after Toulon have agreed to release him from the final year of his contract at the end of the ongoing season.
Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe and uncapped centre Willis Halaholo will not be part of their side's summer tour of New Zealand in July next year following knee injuries.
Former Wales assistant coach Rob Howley has been banned for 18 months after proved guilty of breaching World Rugby Anti-Corruption and Betting Regulations.