
Wales vs South Africa: Sam Warburton ruled out as Jamie Roberts returns to the bench
The IndependentSign 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 Captain Sam Warburton has been ruled out of Wales' final autumn Test against South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday. Centre Jamie Roberts is dropped to the bench for a second time in three Tests - Scott Williams again replaces him - while Howley recalls a number of players who sat out last weekend's tense victory over Japan, including wing George North, fly-half Dan Biggar and lock Luke Charteris. And Bath number eight Taulupe Faletau, who has played less than an hour of competitive rugby since he suffered a knee ligament injury in early September, joins Roberts among the replacements, where Sam Davies - Wales' drop-goal matchwinner against Japan - also features. open image in gallery Roberts is dropped back to the bench by Howley "We were pleased with the win against Argentina so have gone with virtually the same team for South Africa.
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