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Ben James

Inside Wayne Pivac's new-look Wales camp as Wales legends Sam Warburton and Martyn Williams join set-up

It was the first day in camp under new Wales coach Wayne Pivac as preparations started for Saturday's clash with the Barbarians.

And that meant it was the first time the new coaching ticket had the chance to get out on the training paddock and take charge of a session.

While attack coach Stephen Jones had already been involved during the World Cup in Japan, new forwards coach Jonathan Humphries and defence coach Byron Hayward could be seen in action.

Former Wales captains Sam Warburton and Martyn Williams were also spotted in their new roles - with Warburton working as a technical advisor on the defence and breakdown and Williams taking over from Alan Phillips as team manager.

There were also some new faces in the playing set-up too - with Johnny McNicholl pictured for the first time on Wales duty.

Ospreys centre Scott Williams was also involved after being after Cardiff Blues star Willis Halaholo limped off on the weekend.

There were also a few younger faces in camp - with the likes of Scarlets youngster Kieran Hardy, Cardiff Blues' Ioan Davies and Ospreys duo Dewi Lake and Tiaan-Thomas Wheeler amongst a handful of future stars invited to get a taste of life in a Wales camp.

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