In two changes from the squad selected for Tests in Bangladesh, two non-white players, fast bowler Charl Langeveldt and spin bowler Robin Peterson, are in.

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"Now that the shortlist has been selected the panel will reconvene during the November Tests when the IRB Player of the Year will be selected, " confirmed Lapasset.

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"I was pretty disappointed not to be involved in the squad, but that's out of my hands" said 74-cap Peel, who was not selected for Wales' pre-Six Nations fitness tests this week when fellow English-based players Gavin Henson and Andy Powell were.

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