Warren Gatland has announced his Wales team to face England in the first of four warm-up tests. Wales Team Alun Wyn Jones will become Wales’ all-time most capped player when he lines up against England on Sunday. He’s joined by Adam Beard in the boilerhouse and they’ll pack down behind Nicky Smith, Ken Owens and […] READ MORE
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Wales achieve autumn ‘Grand Slam’ following South Africa victory
Tries from Tomas Francis and Liam Williams saw Wales grind home a fifth win over the Springboks in six games. The win ensured Wales secured an unbeaten autumn campaign following on from victories against Scotland, Australia and Tonga in their first three games. Wales burst out the blocks The opening twenty minutes or so belonged […] READ MORE
”I haven’t beaten them enough” says Jones
Ahead of Wales’ clash with Australia at the Principality Stadium Alun Wyn Jones spoke at the captain’s run saying ”I haven’t beaten them enough” as he looks forward to the match. Looking at squad depth and his last victory over the Wallabies Jones gave a good view of how Wales have prepared. Optimistic camp despite […] READ MORE
Wales squad announcement with surprise inclusions
Warren Gatland has named his matchday 23 to face Australia this Saturday, Robert Rees has the latest from the Wales squad announcement and takes a look at how they’ll go out to play against the Wallabies. Wales squad announcement TEAM NEWS ??????? Josh Adams, Adam Beard and Tomas Francis are the new names in […] READ MORE
Wales gameplan must strengthen ahead of Australia
Wales’ comfortable win over Scotland was a solid platform for them to win their first opening autumn test for 16 years, but if they are to back it up against Australia the Wales gameplan must strengthen, writes Robert Rees. Scotland victory a good working platform A good win over the Scots is merely a confidence […] READ MORE
Wales test the water with Scottish Test squad selection
Warren Gatland and Rob Howley have announced their squad to face Scotland this weekend in the first game of the 2018 Under Armour Series. The two sides will play for the ‘Doddie Weir’ Cup – raising awareness and funds for his charity supporting MND. Here is Robert Rees’ take on the Wales squad announcement ahead of […] READ MORE
Wales Claim Historic Georgian Victory
Hallum Amos helped Wales claim a historic Georgian victory by scoring the games only try in a performance that saw dogged forward play take over the match among lots of handling errors. Wales’ Early Dominance Sets Platform Rhys Priestland converted an early penalty before an attacking Wales line-out ended with a Hallum Amos try. This […] READ MORE
Gatland Rings The Changes For Georgia Clash
Warren Gatland rings the changes to the starting fifteen that faced Australia last weekend ahead of their Test against Georgia. Rhys Webb returns from injury whilst his Ospreys teammate Dan Lydiate captains the side. Forwards Switch-Up Ahead of Brutal Georgia Clash The pack set to face Georgia sees eight changes made with Dan Lydiate in […] READ MORE