North not fully fit; Rowlands with family after birth of childCam Winnett makes debut after 15 professional games
George North has been ruled out of Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Scotland because of a shoulder injury. The Wales centre, who has won 118 caps and is comfortably the most experienced player in Warren Gatland’s Six Nations squad, was hurt during Ospreys’ recent European Challenge Cup victory over South Africa side the Lions.
Owen Watkin and Nick Tompkins will forge Wales’ midfield partnership, with Cardiff full-back Cameron Winnett handed a Test debut after only 15 games of professional rugby. The 21-year-old features in a position vacated by Liam Williams’ move to Japan, while full-back option Louis Rees-Zammit recently quit rugby union to pursue a possible American football career.