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Jamie Roberts drops to bench as Wales change six for Argentina

Wales centre Jamie Roberts
Image: Jamie Roberts has been named among the replacements for Saturday's Test

Jamie Roberts has been dropped to the bench as Wales make six changes for Saturday's clash with Argentina.

Scott Williams moves from outside to inside centre with fit-again Jonathan Davies his partner in midfield, with the Roberts starting on the bench.

Sam Warburton, Alun Wyn Jones and Liam Williams are also back after missing last week's 32-8 hammering by Australia.

Warburton returns from injury but Gethin Jenkins retains the captaincy, with the flanker concentrating on playing after returning from injury.

Warburton led Wales to a Grand Slam in 2012
Image: Sam Warburton returns to the line-up against Argentina

Jenkins will become the world's most capped front-row forward of all time as he makes his 133rd international appearance.

He will pack down with Ken Owens and the recalled Tomas Francis - who replaces Samson Lee at tighthead.

Gethin Jenkins taking on the All Blacks on June 11
Image: Gethin Jenkins becomes the world's most-capped front-row forward

Lock Jones returns to the side after missing last Saturday due to personal reasons and he partners Luke Charteris in the second-row. An injury to Bradley Davies sees him drop out of the matchday 23.

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One change in the back-row sees Warburton return to replace Dan Lydiate, with Warburton joining Justin Tipuric and Ross Moriarty.

COVENTRY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05:  Tomas Francis of Exeter Chiefs in action during the Aviva Premiership match between Wasps and Exeter Chiefs at the Ricoh
Image: Tomas Francis replaces Samson Lee as tighthead

In the backline, Wales welcome back Williams and he returns to start on the wing alongside George North and Leigh Halfpenny at full-back.

Fly-half Dan Biggar will win his 50th cap at Principality Stadium and starts alongside Gareth Davies at half-back.

CARDIFF - FEBRUARY 26 2016:  Alun Wyn Jones of Wales looks on during the Six Nations match between Wales and France at the  Principality Stadium
Image: Alun Wyn Jones will partner Luke Charteris in the second row

"We've made a number of changes, some of which are selection based and injury enforced but we are also able to select from a number of players returning from injury as well," said Howley.

"In the backline Liam (Williams) and Jon (Davies) are both back and available and come into the side.  We were pleased with Leigh's performance at full-back last week and we feel this is the best back-three combination for this game. 

Jonathan Davies of Wales celebrates after scoring his team's third try during the RBS Six Nations match between Wales and Italy
Image: Jonathan Davies is fit to return to the Wales midfield

"Jon has recovered from his tight hamstring and will link up with Scott in midfield and it's a blow to lose Rhys (Webb), but Gareth (Davies) is an excellent scrum half as he has shown on many occasions in the No 9 jersey and he will see it as a great opportunity. 

"Sam Warburton came through the match for the Blues well last weekend and comes into the side at blindside. With Sam returning, we have spoken to him and we feel it's best for him to focus purely on his performance and role on Saturday, leaving the captaincy with Gethin."

Team: 15 Leigh Halfpenny, 14 George North, 13 Jonathan Davies, 12 Scott Williams, 11 Liam Williams, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Gareth Davies, 1 Gethin Jenkins, 2 Ken Owens, 3 Tomas Francis, 4 Luke Charteris, 5 Alun Wyn Jones, 6 Sam Warburton, 7 Justin Tipuric, 8 Ross Moriarty

Replacements: 16 Scott Baldwin, 17 Nicky Smith, 18 Samson Lee, 19 Cory Hill, 20 James King, 21 Lloyd Williams, 22 Gareth Anscombe, 23 Jamie Roberts

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