He is joined by uncapped Cardiff number eight James Ratti in 33-man group for three Tests against Springboks in July
Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway
Wayne Pivac facing an outhalf crisis while England’s Mako Vunipola is ruled out
Both will miss Wales v Ireland in the 2020 Six Nations at the Aviva on February 8th
Rassie Erasmus’s Springboks break Welsh hearts as they take a physical last four tie
Warren Gatland could be taking charge of Wales for a final time against South Africa
Gatland’s side wrestle Pool D initiative off Australia after surviving second-half scare
Australia head coach feels ‘embarassed’ for the game after Kerevi’s fend on Patchell
Michael Cheika hits out at World Rugby following Reece Hodge’s three-match ban
Outhalf suffered fourth concussion in less than two years during defeat to Ireland
Key to James Ryan’s performance was taking full responsibility as main lineout target
Applause for Rory Best and Joe Schmidt’s last home game felt even sweeter with a win
Ireland mark Joe Schmidt’s final game in Dublin with nine-point win
Outhalf Rhys Patchell will get first start in 15 months against Ireland in Dublin
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