Warren Gatland's Wales side face England at Twickenham on 6 February

Wales coach Warren Gatland has delayed naming his team for their Six Nations opener with England to await if Lee Byrne appeals against his two-week ban.

The British and Irish Lions star was suspended for his part in the Ospreys' 16-man fiasco in their 17-12 Heineken Cup pool win over Leicester Tigers.

Gatland was due to his Wales side on Sunday but it will now be delayed.

Byrne and the Ospreys are considering appealing against the suspension which must be lodged by Monday.

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