British and Irish Lions duo Josh Adams and Liam Williams return for Wales’ Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Friday.
Wing Adams has not featured for Wales since the 2024 Six Nations, while full-back Williams’ most recent international appearance was on last summer’s tour of Australia.
With more than 150 caps combined, they bring a wealth of experience for what promises to be a stern test in Paris.
Dafydd Jenkins, Wales’ captain in the 2024 Six Nations, is also back in the side at lock.
Williams was absent for last year’s tournament as a result of his stint in Japanese rugby, but returns after rejoining Saracens in November.
Evan Lloyd and Henry Thomas are given their first Wales starts in the front row alongside Gareth Thomas, while lock Will Rowlands partners Jenkins in the second row.
Wales captain Jac Morgan starts at flanker with James Botham on the other side of the scrum while Aaron Wainwright has proved his fitness to start at number eight.
Taulupe Faletau misses out, with Wales head coach Warren Gatland saying he was not quite ready after suffering a knee injury earlier this month.
Ben Thomas is given the nod ahead of Dan Edwards at fly-half, with the latter set to win his first cap from the bench.
Tomos Williams will partner Thomas at half-back, while Owen Watkin and Nick Tompkins form an experienced midfield.
Tom Rogers and Adams are named on the wings, with Williams starting at full-back.
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