Warren Gatland has explained why he has preferred Leigh Halfpenny to Liam Williams for Wales' Six Nations opener with Ireland.
Williams was the main surprise omission, overlooked entirely for the match-day 23, when Gatland named his team for Saturday's clash at the Principality Stadium.
Gatland said Williams didn't train with the rest of the squad last week because of injury. But he hinted he could yet feature this weekend as Halfpenny has a tight hip and will be monitored in the coming days.
