Loose-forward has not played for his country since sustaining knee injury against SA in 2018
Loose-forward Ellis Jenkins will play his first Test for Wales in three years as one of six changes made by coach Wayne Pivac for the autumn international against SA on Saturday.
He comes in to replace Ross Moriarty, who like skipper Alun Wyn Jones was injured in the 54-16 mauling by New Zealand last weekend.Loosehead prop Rhys Carre is a new addition to the front row alongside hooker Ryan Elias and tighthead prop Tomas Francis, while Will Rowlands will partner Adam Beard in the second row.
“SA coming to town, as World Champions, offers a different challenge to New Zealand,” Pivac said. “They’ve got a massive pack, they’re big across the park really, and they bring a huge aerial threat, so it’s going to be a different challenge.
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