Warriors winger Josh Adams will win his eighth cap for Wales in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations match against Italy in Rome (kick-off 4.45pm).
Adams impressed in last Friday’s opening day victory over France in Paris and has kept his place in a re-jigged starting XV as Head Coach Warren Gatland rotates his squad.
“We have made a number of changes this weekend but have picked what we think is a very exciting team that still has huge experience throughout it,” Gatland said.
“We have made a similar number of changes to what we did last year, but it is all about opportunity for these players.
“We have had a squad of 31 training together, replicating the Rugby World Cup and it is important they get game-time.
“It is a great opportunity for Jon as captain. He has a huge amount of experience, is a great leader and it is a great honour for him to lead his country.
“Italy will be hurting after last weekend but they are a different proposition in Rome. They are an experienced team themselves and they will be looking to put things right on the pitch after their opening defeat.”
Wales
15 Liam Williams
14 Jonah Holmes
13 Jonathan Davies (C)
12 Owen Watkin
11 Josh Adams
10 Dan Biggar
9 Aled Davies
1 Nicky Smith
2 Elliot Dee
3 Samson Lee
4 Jake Ball
5 Adam Beard
6 Aaron Wainwright
7 Thomas Young
8 Josh Navidi
Replacements:
16 Ryan Elias
17 Wyn Jones
18 Dillon Lewis
19 Alun Wyn Jones
20 Ross Moriarty
21 Gareth Davies
22 Gareth Anscombe
23 Hallam Amos