Wales make 8 changes for Fiji test

Wales have made eight changes to their starting line up to face Fiji in Cardiff.

Scrum half Mike Phillips and first five Rhys Priestland have been included in the starting side.

Recalled James Hook is on the bench and Scott Williams is back from injury at centre.

Liam Williams switches to full‑back and Leigh Halfpenny is out due to an injury.

Up front Gethin Jenkins will lead the side as he replaces Paul James.

Regular captain Sam Warburton makes way for Osprey’s Justin Tipuric.

Coach Warren Gatland said due to some injury concerns they have made some changes.

Gatland added there’s still a lot of experience and firepower in the team and he feels they are good enough to win.

Wales meet Fiji at 3.30am this Sunday.

Wales Team: 15. Liam Williams, 14. Alex Cuthbert, 13. Scott Williams, 12. Jamie Roberts, 11. George North; 10. Rhys Priestland, 9. Mike Phillips; 8. Gethin Jenkins capt, 7. Scott Baldwin, 6. Samson Lee, 5. Bradley Davies, 4. Luke Charteris, 3. Dan Lydiate, 2. Taulupe Faletau, 1. Justin Tipuric.

Replacements: Emyr Phillips (Scarlets), Nicky Smith (Ospreys), Rhodri Jones (Scarlets), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), James King (Ospreys), Rhodri Williams (Scarlets), James Hook (Gloucester), Cory Allen (Cardiff Blues).