Wales spring Six Nations surprise dropping George North for France clash
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Roberts and Watkins in for North and Tompkins at centreJenkins makes first appearance in No 6 shirt in place of MannWales will field a new centre partnership of Joe Roberts and Owen Watkin in Sunday’s Six Nations match against France. They take over from established midfield pairing George North and Nick Tompkins, who have 155 caps between them, at the Principality Stadium.It will be Llanelli centre Roberts’ first Six Nations start after making his Test debut against England last summer in a World Cup warm-up match. Elsewhere, Wales captain, Dafydd Jenkins, has been switched from lock to blindside flanker, with Will Rowlands called up as Adam Beard’s second-row partner, while hooker Ryan Elias replaces Elliot Dee. It is understood that North and Tompkins were both fit for selection. Continue reading...