Wales rugby: Gatland calls up Scarlets centre Eddie James


Wales coach Warren Gatland has referred to as up uncapped Scarlets centre Eddie James to his squad making ready for summer season video games towards South Africa and Australia.

The 21-year-old’s inclusion takes the squad complete to 37 and its uncapped tally to 5.

James joins Cardiff pair Mason Grady and Ben Thomas, Nick Tompkins of Saracens and Ospreys’ Owen Watkin as a contender for a midfield spot.

Gatland additionally initially chosen Gloucester wing or full-back Josh Hathaway among the many uncapped gamers to face South Africa and Australia.

Ospreys wing Keelan Giles and Cardiff pair Jacob Beetham and Ellis Bevan are the opposite uncapped gamers within the coaching squad.

Gatland’s facet face the Springboks at Twickenham on 22 June, when a number of gamers based mostly outdoors Wales are unavailable for a match outdoors the official Take a look at window.

Veteran full-back Liam Williams and Japan-based lock Cory Hill have been the shock inclusions when Gatland introduced the squad.

The squad shall be trimmed to 34 earlier than heading on a two-Take a look at tour of Australia in July.

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