Williams, Adams back for Wales' Six Nations opener against France / Photo: William WEST - AFP/File
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Williams, Adams back for Wales' Six Nations opener against France
Josh Adams and Liam Williams have been named in Wales' starting XV to face France in the Six Nations opener on Friday.
The return of wing Adams and full-back Williams, who both missed large chunks of 2024, is a major boost for Warren Gatland's side, who have lost their past 12 Tests.
Dafydd Jenkins is also back in the side after undergoing surgery.
Williams did not take part in the 2024 Six Nations due to Japanese club commitments but returns to the Welsh fold after re-joining Saracens in November.
"We are excited for the challenge on Friday," said Gatland. "The Six Nations is the best rugby competition in the world.
"Every game is a big occasion. We want to go out there, embrace that and start our championship well."
Wales (15-1)
Liam Williams; Tom Rogers, Nick Tompkins, Owen Watkin, Josh Adams; Ben Thomas, Tomos Williams; Aaron Wainwright, Jac Morgan (capt), James Botham; Dafydd Jenkins, Will Rowlands; Henry Thomas, Evan Lloyd, Gareth Thomas
Replacements: Elliot Dee, Nicky Smith, Keiron Assiratti, Freddie Thomas, Tommy Reffell, Rhodri Williams, Dan Edwards, Blair Murray.
K.Hill--AT