George Skivington surprised by Gloucester duo’s absence from Wales squad

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gloucester rugby director George Skivington has admitted his surprise at the omission of Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn from Wales’ Six Nations squad. Fly-half Anscombe and centre Llewellyn have been pivotal performers during Gloucester’s resurgence this season, along with Wales Six Nations squad members Tomos Williams, Josh Hathaway and Freddie Thomas. “Both of those lads are in good form for us, and I was definitely surprised to see it, but I understand when you are selecting a squad you do what you think is right.” Anscombe has overcome serious injury setbacks to compile a 38-cap Test career, while Llewellyn had been expected to build on his Autumn Nations Series experiences of earlier this season. “He is a strong character, he is disappointed, but he is going to do everything he can to get selected.” I have talked with Max and Gareth, and they have had their feedback individually from the coaches George Skivington Skivington said he had not spoken to Gatland or any of his Wales coaching team around the selection.