Yappy Replaces Gethin in Wales Squad

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John Yapp has been called up to the Wales squad for the tour of Argentina in place of fellow Blues Prop Gethin Jenkins, who has been ruled out with a shoulder injury.

“John is also a very competitive player who has shown glimpses of what he is capable of for his region this year,” added Nigel Davies, Wales Attack Coach.

“He is a prop of great size and stature which will be a boost to us in Argentina and we are hoping his international career can continue where it left off, with an impressive run of wins.”

TOUR DATES:
Wales depart for Argentina on Thursday 1 June 2006 and return Monday 19 June.
First Test: Argentina v Wales, Raul Conti Stadium, Puerto Madryn, Sunday 11 June 2006, Kick-off 2.40pm (local time).
Secont Test: Argentina v Wales, Velez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires, Satruday 17th June, Kick-off 3.40pm (local time).

SQUAD:
Full back: Lee Byrne (Scarlets). Wings: Chris Czekaj (Blues), Shane Williams (Ospreys), Mark Jones (Scarlets). Centres: Jamie Robinson (Blues), Hal Luscombe (Dragons), Matthew Watkins (Scarlets), Nathan Brew (Dragons). Outside-halves: James Hook (Ospreys), Nicky Robinson (Blues). Scrum-halves: Mike Phillips (Blues), Andy Williams (Bath). Props: Duncan Jones (Ospreys, capt), John Yapp (Blues), Adam Rhys Jones (Ospreys), Rhys Thomas (Dragons). Hookers: Huw Bennett (Ospreys), Richard Hibbard (Ospreys), Matthew Rees (Scarlets). Second rows: Luke Charteris (Dragons), Ian Evans (Ospreys), Ian Gough (Dragons), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys). Back rowers: Gareth Delve (Bath), Dafydd Jones (Scarlets), Alix Popham (Scarlets), Robin Sowden-Taylor (Blues), Gavin Thomas (Scarlets).

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