Gatland names Wales 31 member squad for RWC

Wales coach Warren Gatland has named his squad of 31 for the World Cup, surprisingly including Cardiff Blues centre Cory Allen.

Sam Warburton will lead the side as they look to improve on their performance four years ago when they were knocked out in the semi‑finals.

Injured duo Samson Lee and Liam Williams are both included.

However, there is no place for Gareth Anscombe, who has been struggling with ankle ligament problems and was battling to be fit for the start of the tournament, but Alex Cuthbert has made it despite struggling for form this season.

Other big names who have been named for Wales including Matthew Morgan, Rhys Priestland, Jamie Roberts, Leigh Halfpenny and George North.

Wales will be playing the Vodafone Flying Fijians at 3.45am October 2nd at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

Wales Rugby World Cup Squad:

Forwards: Tomas Francis, Paul James, Aaron Jarvis, Gethin Jenkins, Samson Lee, Scott Baldwin, Ken Owens, Jake Ball, Luke Charteris, Bradley Davies, Dominic Day, Alun Wyn Jones, Taulupe Faletau, James King, Dan Lydiate, Justin Tipuric, Sam Warburton (c).

Backs: Gareth Davies, Rhys Webb, Lloyd Williams, Dan Biggar, Rhys Priestland, Cory Allen, Jamie Roberts, Scott Williams, Hallam Amos, Alex Cuthbert, Leigh Halfpenny, Matthew Morgan, George North, Liam Williams.