Wales boss Warren Gatland calls up uncapped duo ahead of autumn internationals

WorldFootball
21 Oct 2024 • 9:23 PM MYT
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Wales boss Warren Gatland has named two uncapped players in a 35-strong squad for the Autumn Nations Series.

New Zealand-born Scarlets wing Blair Murray – he qualifies for Wales via his mother – and Gloucester’s former England Under-20 lock Freddie Thomas have both made the squad ahead of games against Fiji, Australia and South Africa in November.

Dragons scrum-half Rhodri Williams, who has not played for Wales since 2014, is recalled along with the likes of Leicester prop Nicky Smith, Gloucester backs Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn, plus Scarlets back Tom Rogers.

Ospreys hooker Dewi Lake, meanwhile, retains the captaincy after leading Wales on tour to Australia this summer.