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Matthew Southcombe

Wales release six players from Six Nations squad for this weekend

Wales have released six players from camp to get game time for their club sides this weekend.

Cardiff props Rhys Carre and Dillon Lewis will be at the Arms Park to welcome Leinster on Saturday, while Gareth Anscombe will be getting minutes for the Ospreys against Edinburgh.

Ross Moriarty, who has not played since suffering an injury against the All Blacks last autumn, will get action against Benetton for the Dragons.

Given his lay-off, he will need to come through that match and show some quick form if he is to be in contention to face Ireland next Saturday, though Wales boss Wayne Pivac will be keen to add his physicality for the Dublin clash.

Scarlets scrum-half Kieran Hardy has also been released and may be struggling for a spot in the 23 to face Ireland.

And, finally, Ulster hooker Bradley Roberts has been released under World Rugby regulation 9 and will go back to his province to face Hardy and the Scarlets on Friday night.

Meanwhile, Exeter's Christ Tshiunza has tested positive for Covid-19 and is isolating away from the squad per Government guidelines.

Released players: Rhys Carre (Cardiff Rugby), Dillon Lewis (Cardiff Rugby), Ross Moriarty (Dragons), Gareth Anscombe (Ospreys), Kieran Hardy (Scarlets), Bradley Roberts (Ulster Rugby).

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