Tuesday 16 January 2018 13:51, UK
Uncapped Josh Adams and James Davies have been named in a 39-man Wales squad for this year's Six Nations Championship.
Adams has been in prolific try-scoring form for Aviva Premiership club Worcester, while Davies - brother of Wales and British and Lions centre Jonathan Davies - has been a consistent performer for the Scarlets in the PRO14.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland said: "It is an exciting opportunity for the two new caps.
"James' form over the last couple of years has been impressive. He is in a competitive area, but we look forward to seeing what he can do.
"For Josh, it's a great opportunity. He's been on great form, and the back-three is somewhere we are looking to create depth in."
The squad, announced on Tuesday, also includes Northampton winger George North and Bath No 8 Taulupe Faletau who are both currently sidelined through injury.
It also includes Gloucester back-row forward Ross Moriarty who has played just two games this season, following a long injury absence.
Bath fly-half Rhys Priestland is also named despite having a hamstring problem.
Cardiff Blues prop Dillon Lewis, who made his Test debut during last year's summer tour, also features, while Ospreys forwards Scott Baldwin and Bradley Davies are both recalled.
But there are no places for Harlequins centre Jamie Roberts or Bath lock Luke Charteris.
Gatland added: "We have included a few players who are carrying injuries.
"With Taulupe (Faletau), we are hoping he will be available towards the end of the campaign, and Rhys (Priestland) picked up a knock at the weekend, so we will see where he is at.
"It's useful to have these experienced guys around the camp."
Wales kick off their Six Nations campaign against Scotland in Cardiff on February 3.
Squad:
Backs: Aled Davies (Scarlets), Gareth Davies (Scarlets), Rhys Webb (Ospreys), Gareth Anscombe (Cardiff Blues), Dan Biggar (Ospreys), Rhys Patchell (Scarlets), Rhys Priestland (Bath), Hadleigh Parkes, Owen Watkin (Ospreys), Owen Williams (Gloucester), Scott Williams (Scarlets), Josh Adams (Worcester), Hallam Amos (Dragons), Alex Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues), Steff Evans (Scarlets), Leigh Halfpenny (Scarlets), George North (Northampton), Liam Williams (Saracens)
Forwards: Rob Evans (Scarlets), Wyn Jones (Scarlets), Nicky Smith (Ospreys), Scott Baldwin (Ospreys), Elliot Dee (Dragons), Ken Owens (Scarlets), Tomas Francis (Exeter), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Dillon Lewis (Cardiff Blues), Adam Beard (Ospreys), Bradley Davies (Ospreys), Seb Davies (Cardiff Blues), Cory Hill (Dragons), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), James Davies (Scarlets), Taulupe Faletau (Bath), Ellis Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Ross Moriarty (Gloucester), Josh Navidi (Cardiff Blues), Aaron Shingler (Scarlets), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys)
