Gatland rings the changes for Wales

Updated 15.25 Mon Nov 10 2008
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Wales rugby union coach Warren Gatland has made 12 changes to his team for the match against Canada.

Only the captain Ryan Jones, wing Leigh Halfpenny and centre Tom Shanklin have kept their places following the 20-15 defeat by South Africa.

Only three players have kept their places following the 20-15 defeat by South Africa

There is a surprise call-up for Cardiff Blues prop John Yapp, who was not named in the original 32-man squad for the autumn internationals.

He replaces Ospreys loosehead Duncan Jones, who has been ruled out with a foot injury.

Yapp's Blues team-mate, wing Tom James, could also be called into the squad if full-back Morgan Stoddart fails a fitness test.

Centre Gavin Henson was not considered for selection due to his ongoing Achilles tendon problem.

Wales team: Morgan Stoddart, Leigh Halfpenny, Tom Shanklin, Andrew Bishop, Mark Jones, James Hook, Martin Roberts; Ryan Jones (Captain), Robin Sowden-Taylor, Dafydd Jones, Luke Charteris, Ian Gough, Rhys Thomas, Richard Hibbard, John Yapp.

Replacements: Matthew Rees, Eifion Roberts, Alun-Wyn Jones, Andy Powell, Dwayne Peel, Dan Biggar, Jamie Roberts.

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