Coach Warren Gatland has made five changes to Wales’ starting lineup ahead of the second Test against Argentina in Santa Fe on Saturday.
In the only change to the backline, Watkin has been fast-tracked into the midfield after Hadleigh Parkes was ruled out with an injury.
The other rotational changes come in the pack, where Ellis Jenkins replaces Seb Davies at blindside flank and front rowers Tomas Francis, Ryan Elias and Rob Evans all earn starting berths.
Prop Nicky Smith, lock Bradley Davies, scrumhalf Tomos Williams and utility back Tom Prydie are the new additions to the bench.
Wales – 15 Hallam Amos, 14 Josh Adams, 13 Scott Williams, 12 Owen Watkin, 11 George North, 10 Rhys Patchell, 9 Gareth Davies, 8 Ross Moriarty, 7 James Davies, 6 Ellis Jenkins, 5 Cory Hill (c), 4 Adam Beard, 3 Tomas Francis, 2 Ryan Elias, 1 Rob Evans.
Subs: 16 Elliot Dee, 17 Nicky Smith, 18 Dillon Lewis, 19 Bradley Davies, 20 Josh Turnbull, 21 Tomos Williams, 22 Gareth Anscombe, 23 Tom Prydie.
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