Former Under-20 international Cory Hill included in Wales squad autumn internationals

by Frank Nickson Thursday 27 October 2016

Rob Howley has added Newport Gwent Dragons lock Cory Hill to his autumn Test squad

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Interim Wales coach Rob Howley has added former Wales Under-20 international Cory Hill to the squad for the November Tests.

The 24-year-old lock made his professional rugby debut in 2010 and has featured for Cardiff Blues and Moseley before joining the Newport Gwent Dragons in November 2013. He was also a part of the training squad this week for the autumn internationals under Howley.

Hill has also captained the Wales U20 team in the Junior World Cup in South Africa in 2012.

Meanwhile, there has been no update yet regarding the fitness of Northampton Saints wing George North and Scarlets trio of Jake Ball, Liam Williams and Scott Williams.

Wales have also released Cardiff Blues duo Lloyd Williams and Rhys Gill and Ospreys forwards Scott Baldwin and Dan Lydiate for the weekend's respective Pro 12 clashes.

Wales' autumn internationals will kick-off with a clash against Australia on 5th November followed by Tests against Argentina, Japan and South Africa at Millennium Stadium.