Tandy says Wales will treat the Barbarians like a Test

WALES head coach Steve Tandy insists Wales will treat tomorrow's clash against the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham like a Test match.

- STEFFAN THOMAS

Wales take on the Barbarians in an uncapped match without 13 players based in England and France.

Tandy has named four new caps on the replacements bench but has selected as strong a side as possible to start.

Here's everything the Wales boss said as he held court with the Welsh media.

HOW NICE IS IT TO HAVE JAC MORGAN BACK?

“IT has been brilliant to get him in the environment. We've had a good four or five weeks training with him as well so that’s been good.

“The energy he brings and the quality on top of that. We had him for less than a half against Argentina so it is a brilliant lift for the group.

“You can see how much Jac loves being here as well so that’s awesome.”

“I don’t think it was difficult. I took my time to think about it but when I looked at it with Jac coming back in I think Dewi has done an outstanding job in Jac’s absence.

“I think the way Dewi has developed the links with the referees and the way he's developed I thought it was right for the summer period that Dewi continued to do that.

“I had a conversation with Jac. I think it tells you everything about the character Jac is.

“He was like ‘I'm just honoured to be back in the squad’ He’s a class human being and he'll be right there alongside Dewi.

“It’s not just about Dewi it is about the other leaders like Josh Adams, Tommy and Joe Hawkins stepping up.

“So, I think we've got some amazing leaders there that all support each other”

WHAT ARE YOU EXPECTING FROM TEDDY WILLIAMS WHO IS PLAYING HIS FIRST GAME SINCE OCTOBER?

“I think he'll bring loads of energy.

“I think there'll probably be a few nerves from him just coming back in the environment.