Gatland adds two to squad

Wales coach Warren Gatland has added to more players to his pre-South Africa tour training camp.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has added to more players to his pre-South Africa tour training camp, with Scarlets loose forward Dafydd Jones and Ospreys centre Andrew Bishop join the squad.

Gatland takes his squad to South Africa for two Tests in June – and preparations begin next Monday at the Irish resort of Whites of Wexford which is renowned for its use of cryotherapy treatment.

Dragons duo Rhys Thomas and Andy Williams have also confirmed their presence for the training camp after regional head coach Paul Turner released them.

The availability of Sonny Parker and Lee Byrne will be confirmed on Thursday.

“I took a phone call from Paul Turner on Wednesday and was pleased to accept his support for what we are trying to achieve with the training camp,” said Gatland.

“He sees the opportunity on offer for both Rhys [Thomas] and Andy [Williams] to be involved in the international environment and I'd very much like to thank him for his co-operation.

“Dafydd [Jones] and Andrew [Bishop] are two players who have shown form at regional level this season and they now have an opportunity to put their hands up for the South Africa trip.”