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Evans picked for Wales

Rob Evans: Picked for the squad
Rob Evans: Picked for the squad
Rob Evans: Picked for the squad

HAVERFORDWEST born Rob Evans has been selected in the Wales Squad for the upcoming 2017 RBS 6 Nations tournament.

Wales have today (Jan 17) named a 36-man squad, featuring seven uncapped players, led by captain Alun Wyn Jones, for the tournament.

24-year-old Rob Evans missed the autumn campaign due to injury but has been picked alongside fellow forwards Nicky Smith, Scott Andrews, Rhodri Jones, Tomas Francis and Samson Lee.  Kristian Dacey, Ken Owens and Scott Baldwin are the three hookers named.

Since returning from injury Evans has earnt his place back in the Scarlerts team and his good performances have earned him another call up to the 6 Nations squad having been selected in 2015.

Evans, who went to Sir Thomas Picton School, and has also played for Haverfordwest Rugby Club, started all of Wales 6 Nations game last season and he will be hoping for the same this time around.

Wales kick off their RBS 6 Nations with a clash against Italy in Rome on Sunday, February 5.

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