McCall had recalled Tom Hateley and Sutton, while on-loan Blackburn defender Gavin Gunning was handed a first start in place of the injured Stevie Hammell.
But with Tom Shanklin (knee injury), Osprey Andrew Bishop (ankle) and Gavin Henson yet to have a run of fitness and form at either Saracens or new club Toulon, Wales' options at centre to partner Jamie Roberts were limited.