FORMER Ysgol Dyffryn Teifi pupil Gareth Davies will keep hold of the number nine jersey when Wales take on Scotland at the Principality Stadium this weekend.

Davies picked up his 10th cap in the 16-16 draw against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday, and is named in an unchanged starting side for the second match of their Six Nations campaign on Saturday.

The scrum half from Newcastle Emlyn was Wales’ top try-scorer at the World Cup, with five tries - but against Ireland he had to focus on getting the ball away quickly from the set-piece and breakdown, rather than trying to use his power to penetrate.

Up against a master scrum-half in Conor Murray in Dublin, the Scarlets player put in a decent shift overall, despite being unable to show the predatory presence he can be.

Lacking quick ball, he was unable to distribute quickly or make his typical darting breaks - but he will be keen to impress against Scotland this weekend.

Wales’ first game of the year at Principality Stadium will see Gareth Davies and Dan Biggar continue their partnership at half-back, with Biggar having recovered from an ankle injury, which forced him from the field at the Aviva Stadium.

Meanwhile centre Jonathan Davies will win his 50th cap when lining up once again alongside Jamie Roberts in the midfield. The back three also remains the same, with Tom James and George North on the wings and Liam Williams at full-back.

The forwards remain unchanged with Scarlets props Rob Evans and Samson Lee packing down alongside Scott Baldwin in the front-row. Luke Charteris and Alun Wyn Jones start their fourth consecutive match together in the second-row.

Captain Sam Warburton continues at blindside flanker, with Justin Tipuric on the openside and Taulupe Faletau at number eight.

"It’s great to be able to name an unchanged side, with Dan coming through, fit and ready to play," said head coach Warren Gatland.

"It’s a reward for some players who put in a great shift in Dublin, whilst we will be asking a little more of some of the players as well.

"It’s great to see Jonathan reach his 50th cap and continue his impressive international partnership with Jamie in the midfield.

"We were also impressed with the impact from the bench last week, and that will be just as vital this weekend in what is going to be a tough battle."

On the bench Ken Owens, Gethin Jenkins and Tomas Francis provide the front-row cover.

Bradley Davies, who made his 50th appearance for Wales in Dublin, and Dan Lydiate round off the forward contingent. Lloyd Williams, Rhys Priestland and Gareth Anscombe provide the backline cover.

Wales team to play Scotland:

Liam Williams (Scarlets), George North (Northampton Saints), Jonathan Davies (ASM Clermont), Jamie Roberts (Harlequins), Tom James (Cardiff Blues), Dan Biggar (Ospreys), Gareth Davies (Scarlets); Rob Evans (Scarlets), Scott Baldwin (Ospreys), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Luke Charteris (Racing 92), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), Sam Warburton (Cardiff Blues, CAPT), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys), Taulupe Faletau (Newport Gwent Dragons).

Replacements: Ken Owens (Scarlets), Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Tomas Francis (Exeter Chiefs), Bradley Davies (Wasps), Dan Lydiate (Ospreys), Lloyd Williams (Cardiff Blues), Rhys Priestland (Bath Rugby), Gareth Anscombe (Cardiff Blues).