• Wales opt for Biggar against England

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    Dan Biggar will replace the injured Gareth Anscombe in Wales’ World Cup warm-up against England in Cardiff on Saturday.

    Anscombe had his World Cup hopes dashed after coming off the field in Wales’ loss to England last weekend with a long-term knee injury.

    Wales coach Warren Gatland has opted to go for Dan Biggar as Anscombe’s replacement.

    Meanwhile, lock Jake Ball and flank James Davies, brother of centre Jonathan, also come into the team.

    Wales – 15 Liam Williams, 14 George North, 13 Jonathan Davies , 12 Hadleigh Parkes, 11 Josh Adams, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Gareth Davies, 8 Ross Moriarty, 7 James Davies, 6 Aaron Wainwright, 5 Alun Wyn Jones, 4 Jake Ball, 3 Tomas Francis, 2 Ken Owens, 1 Nicky Smith.
    Subs: 16 Elliot Dee, 17 Wyn Jones, 18 Dillon Lewis, 19 Aaron Shingler, 20 Josh Navidi, 21 Aled Davies, 22 Jarrod Evans, 23 Owen Watkin.

    Photo: @WelshRugbyUnion

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