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Rugby World Cup: Gatland names changed side for Fiji

WALES head coach Warren Gatland has been forced to make three injury-enforced changes for tomorrow’s World Cup Pool A clash against Fiji in Cardiff.

Bristol full-back Matthew Morgan replaces Liam Williams, who is recovering from concussion, while centre Tyler Morgan replaces knee-injury victim Scott Williams and wing Alex Cuthbert takes over from Hallam Amos, who is sidelined from the rest of the tournament with a shoulder problem.

It is otherwise the same team that beat England at Twickenham three days ago, with James Hook, who was called into the squad as a replacement on Monday, named among the replacements.

Victory for Wales would put them within touching distance of the last eight and also leave England having to beat Australia at Twickenham on Saturday or the host nation will suffer an embarrassing pool stage exit.

“It is important we build on the success and momentum from last weekend and take that into Thursday,” Gatland said.

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