Wales take on New Zealand, Australia and Argentina in November but Warren Gatland's team have limited options as tighthead prop back-up.

BBC: Prop Jones set for six months out

Saints welcome back prop Maurie Fa'asavalu for the first time since he damaged a shoulder in April.

BBC: St Helens half-back Matty Smith stands by for recall

Young Gloucester prop Wood is rewarded for a fine season while fellow prop Crompton, back rower Buxton and second rows Winters and Schofield are all grizzled veterans on the club scene.

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