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Charteris in charge against Chiefs

Wales will line-up with an experienced Test front row with Rob Evans, Scott Baldwin and Tomas Francis – who all featured in every game of the 2016 Six Nations – packing down together. Jake Ball partners captain Charteris in the second row.

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Ellis Jenkins, who made his International debut at Eden Park on Saturday, starts at openside flank alongside Josh Turnbull and No.8 James King. Gareth Davies and Rhys Priestland are named at halfback with Scott Williams partnering Tyler Morgan in the midfield.

Matthew Morgan is named at fullback alongside wings, Eli Walker and Tom James.

"Tuesday is a huge opportunity for these players, they have trained hard and are ready to get game time under their belts. Coming all the way to New Zealand, it was important we had a big enough squad for the three Tests but also to provide game time for the players on tour and this match gives the players a chance to stake their claim for the final two Tests against the All Blacks.

"We were hosted fantastically well by the people of Waikato in the 2011 World Cup, so it's great to be back and to give something back to the region. The Chiefs are without a number of their All Blacks but still boast a strong side and I know they will be right up for the fixture against a touring nation," Warren Gatland said.

 

Kristian Dacey, Aaron Jarvis and Rhodri Jones provide the front row cover with Bradley Davies and Ross Moriarty completing the forward contingent. Aled Davies, Gareth Anscombe and Rhys Patchell provide cover for the backs.

 

Wales: 15 Matthew Morgan, 14 Eli Walker, 13 Tyler Morgan, 12 Scott Williams, 11 Tom James, 10 Rhys Priestland, 9 Gareth Davies, 8 James King, 7 Ellis Jenkins, 6 Josh Turnbull, 5 Luke Charteris, 4 Jake Ball, 3 Tomas Francis, 2 Scott Baldwin, 1 Rob Evans.

Replacements: 16 Kristian Dacey, 17 Aaron Jarvis, 18 Rhodri Jones, 19 Bradley Davies, 20 Ross Moriarty, 21 Aled Davies, 22 Gareth Anscombe, 23 Rhys Patchell.

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