James Hook has been rushed straight into the Wales side for tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup Pool A clash against Fiji just a day after he was called up to Warren Gatland’s injury-depleted squad.

Hook will start on the bench at the Millennium Stadium and provide cover for a starting backline featuring three enforced changes from the dramatic 28-25 victory over England last weekend.

Matthew Morgan replaces Liam Williams at fullback, Tyler Morgan comes in at outside centre in place of Scott Williams, while Alex Cuthbert starts out wide instead of Hallam Amos with George North switching to the other wing.

Scott Williams and Amos were released from the squad on Monday because of knee and shoulder injuries sustained against England.

Liam Williams remains in the squad but was not considered for the Fiji match after suffering a concussion in last Saturday’s match at Twickenham.

They were just the latest injury blows for Wales, who lost first choice centre Jonathan Davies, fullback Leigh Halfpenny and scrumhalf Rhys Webb before the start of the tournament.

Gatland was, however, able to name an unchanged pack for what should be a tough battle up front against a Fiji side who have been impressive in defeats to England and Australia.

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