Hansen selects more familiar Wales squad

Wales coach Steve Hansen has named a more familiar squad for Saturday's World Cup warm-up match against England after experimenting…

Wales coach Steve Hansen has named a more familiar squad for Saturday's World Cup warm-up match against England after experimenting for last weekend'sdefeat in Ireland.

Only two players who figured in the experimental side that went down 35-12 to Ireland in Dublin on Saturday have survived in the 22-man squad for the match at the Millennium Stadium.

Winger Gareth Thomas, who scored one of his country's two tries at Lansdowne Road, retains his place as does replacement prop Gethin Jenkins.

Two uncapped players, scrum half Mike Phillips and prop Adam Jones, have been named in a squad otherwise packed with experience.

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Hansen will announce his starting team on Wednesday.

Wales Squad:

Backs- Gareth Cooper, Gavin Henson, Mark Jones, StephenJones, Sonny Parker, Mike Phillips, Tom Shanklin, Mark Taylor,Rhys Williams, Gareth Thomas.

Forwards- Colin Charvis, Gethin Jenkins, Adam Jones, DafyddJones, Robin McBryde, Robert Sidoli, Gavin Thomas, IestynThomas, Jon Thomas, Gareth Williams, Martyn Williams, ChrisWyatt.