RugbyU: Gatland makes changes for Samoa match

AAP Sports News (Australia), November, 2009

> AAP Sports News (Australia) 11-11-2009 RugbyU: Gatland makes changes for Samoa match CARDIFF, Nov 10, 2009 (AFP) - Wales coach Warren Gatland made five changes to his side for Friday's international against Samoa at the Millennium Stadium from the team beaten 19-12 by New Zealand last weekend. Experienced scrum-half Dwayne Peel returns in place of Gareth Cooper while Ospreys fly-half Dan Biggar takes over from Stephen Jones and Cardiff Blues wing Tom James comes in for British and Irish Lions flyer Shane Williams. Up front, 21-year-old flanker Sam Warburton is set to win just his second cap after his veteran Cardiff team-mate Martyn Williams was stood down while Huw Bennett starts at hooker. Peel was unavailable to face the All...

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