Wayne Pivac has shuffled his back row for Wales’ Guinness Six Nations game with Scotland by handing Jac Morgan his Test debut and recalling Ross Moriarty.
Morgan will start at openside flanker in place of Ellis Jenkins, while fit-again Moriarty takes his place at No.8 ahead of Aaron Wainwright.
Wales are hoping to bounce back from their 29-7 Round 1 defeat to Ireland and are protecting a 20-year unbeaten record against Scotland at Principality Stadium.
Pivac has made four changes in all, with Josh Adams ruled out with a calf injury and replaced at outside centre by Owen Watkin.
On the wing, Alex Curthbert starts ahead of Johnny McNicholl and will make his first Guinness Six Nations appearance in five years.
Captain Dan Biggar is set for his 100th Test appearance, including three for the Lions, while replacement centre Jonathan Davies will join him if he comes off the bench.
Pivac said: “With Ross Moriarty now having had more training and game time under his belt we think he’s the right guy to start.
“Jac Morgan comes in for his debut. He’s someone that’s really impressed us in training. He’s worked very, very hard, he gives us a lot of physicality and he’s very good over the ball.
“We expect Scotland to come down full of confidence. They’ve started with a good win. Across the board they are very competitive and committed side that throws everything at every play. We know that’s going to be tough work for us and a big challenge that we’re looking forward to and are up for.
“Really excited about getting out in front of a full house at Principality Stadium for our first home match of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations. There is nothing better.”
Wales: 15. Liam Williams, 14. Alex Cuthbert, 13. Owen Watkin, 12. Nick Tompkins, 11. Louis Rees-Zammit; 10. Dan Biggar, 9. Tomos Williams; 1. Wyn Jones, 2. Ryan Elias, 3. Tomas Francis, 4. Will Rowlands, 5. Adam Beard, 6. Taine Basham, 7. Jac Morgan, 8. Ross Moriarty.
Replacements: 16. Dewi Lake, 17. Gareth Thomas, 18. Dillon Lewis, 19. Seb Davies, 20. Aaron Wainwright, 21. Gareth Davies, 22. Callum Sheedy, 23. Jonathan Davies.
