Wales squad features survivors of massive defeat

Wales coach Steve Hansen has announced his squad for Saturday's Six Nations international against France here at the Millennium Stadium.

He has generally chosen players involved in Wales' record 54-10 defeat at the hands of Ireland in the first round of the Six Nations.

New-Zealand born forward Brett Sinkinson has been replaced by Bath flanker Gavin Thomas.

Cardiff centre James Robinson is out with an ankle injury and his place is taken by Saracens 22-year-old Tom Shanklin.

Chris Wyatt is recovering from the ankle injury that forced him off early in the match in Dublin but has only a 50-50 chance of being fit by Saturday.

Backs: Kevin Morgan (Swansea), Rhys Williams (Cardiff), Dafydd James (Bridgend), Craig Morgan (Cardiff), Tom Shanklin (Saracens/Eng), Andy Marinos (Newport), Iestyn Harris (Cardiff), Stephen Jones (Llanelli), Robert Howley (Cardiff), Dwayne Peel (Llanelli)

Forwards: Scott Quinnell (Llanelli, capt), Gavin Thomas (Bath/Eng), Martyn Williams (Cardiff), Nathan Budgett (Bridgend), Ian Gough (Newport), Andy Moore (Swansea), Chris Wyatt (Llanelli), Craig Quinnell (Cardiff), Barry Williams (Neath), Robin McBryde (Llanelli), Duncan Jones (Neath), Craig Anthony (Newport), Spencer John (Cardiff)