Warren Gatland has announced the 34-man Wales squad for the upcoming tour of Australia. Dewi Lake will captain the team, which includes three uncapped players: Efan Daniel, Regan Grace, and Josh Hathaway. However, the squad will be missing tightheads Henry Thomas (foot) and Keiron Assiratti (back) due to injuries, along with hooker Elliot Dee (ankle). Gatland emphasized that this is a young squad still learning at the international level.
🗣️ “For me, I’ll lead wherever the team needs me to lead. I just can’t wait to get stuck into it and try to win this series.” 🇳🇿 Ardie Savea talks All Blacks captaincy and England series. https://t.co/dgGc320Yxk
🥝🇳🇿 A Ruck special for you this morning. Steve Hansen & Ian Foster join us to talk about the pressures of the top job, the state of rugby in NZ, Covid, England and loads more. A fascinating listen, I hope you’ll agree (I don’t say much!) @TimesSport https://t.co/3i05dAhgLF https://t.co/dakzeS3JmW
Springboks squad winners and losers as Rassie Erasmus rewards 'freakish' talent and snubs Bulls sensation https://t.co/5ZwzhnEvol
Steve Hansen and Ian Foster, the last two All Blacks head coaches, discuss the state of New Zealand rugby and the forthcoming series against England on a special episode of The Ruck podcast, with @willgkelleher @AllBlacks @TimesSport https://t.co/UdAGvcaPEY
ANALYSIS: Where are they now? The 2023 England World Rugby U20 Championship team, from Liam Heagney in Cape Town 👨🏼💻 #WorldRugbyU20s #EnglandRugby #rugby Tap below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/AKUY27LhBt
ANALYSIS: Where are they now? The 2008 New Zealand U20 Championship winners, from Liam Heagney in Cape Town 👨🏼💻 #WorldRugbyU20s #NZU20s #AllBlacks #rugby Tap below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/oHq5ByYHO8
🇳🇿 Razor Watch answered some pressing questions on the All Blacks squad. https://t.co/92rA14m2dN
.@Reds_Rugby secure the services of Josh Canham on a two-year deal 📝 #SuperRugbyPacific https://t.co/ExGwkdvYSu
🇳🇿 Scott Robertson opened up on why he selected Wallace Sititi over Hoskins Sotutu. https://t.co/rXkXOMOrvk
Now you’re bored stiff by the football - read about some New Zealand rugby, and our exclusive interview with Steve Hansen & Ian Foster @TimesSport 🇳🇿👇🏼👇🏼 https://t.co/6mXat4jFJO
How different is the Springboks squad to the World Cup? Here's the rundown on the 39-man group to face Ireland: https://t.co/aQeQr0aGFm
Some halftime reading for you — the last two All Blacks coaches talk to @TimesSport about the stresses, strains and scrutiny of the biggest job in rugby. #NewZealand #rugby #England https://t.co/6mXat4j7Ug
🗣️ "Foster wasn't supported and it got worse and worse. As an ex-coach I found it really frustrating. You’ve got to support your people." Steve Hansen and Ian Foster interview | ✍️ @willgkelleher ⬇️ https://t.co/EiFqy4aPZb
🚨 An immense pleasure to re-unite Steve Hansen & Ian Foster for a special Ruck - out tomorrow. Read them on: 🇳🇿 Foster’s sacking 🥝 The pressure of the All Black legacy 🇳🇿 English system 🥝 Razor Loads more on the pod tomorrow! @TimesSport #AllBlacks https://t.co/97hDeuMdH7
Jan-Hendrik Wessels really is such a luxury selection for the Springboks for this series. He is clearly the fourth-choice hooker in the squad but is there to be involved in training and is a player they see a lot of promise in. His possible versatility is a big plus. Career… https://t.co/DMlujK0irC
Looking at the Springbok and All Blacks squad over the past two days and the one position where the former is streets ahead of the latter is at lock. No Lood de Jager or Jean Kleyn for the Boks and Rassie is still able to snub Ruan Nortje - arguably the form SA-based lock for…
A LOT TO UNPACK! 😲 Here are my winners and losers from Rassie Erasmus' 39-man squad to tackle Ireland. #RSAvIRE So many players are incredibly unlucky to miss out, but I've picked out the big ones. 👇 https://t.co/LR6WdG07Oq
From when they played in RWC 2023 pool stage: South Africa have 19/23 in their squad for the 2024 series, Ireland 17/23 Australia have 10/23, Wales 8/23 https://t.co/D7fupjsdr7
🚨🥝🇳🇿🚨 Standby folks… a (double) exclusive interview coming @TimesSport at 4pm this afternoon UK time, plus a special extra Ruck pod tomorrow morning. I’ve had a fascinating long chat with two mega All Black names, which I hope you’ll enjoy reading about and listening to.
Springboks' injury list: Steven Kitshoff Jean Kleyn Lood de Jager Cameron Hanekom Jaden Hendrikse Henco van Wyk Canan Moodie Damian Willemse #RSAvIRE https://t.co/GpJ6ZEqZvi
England have arrived in Cape Town as the Six Nations U20 champions after pipping Ireland to the title last March. #WorldRugbyU20 #EnglandRugby #rugby https://t.co/gIQ2zxYCsg
ANALYSIS: Where are they now? The 2012 South Africa U20 Championship winners, from Liam Heagney in Cape Town 👨🏼💻 #WorldRugbyU20s @SAJuniorRugby #rugby Tap below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/Zzw0aUYZtb
The team applauds Glasgow's second-half display in the @vodacom URC Final. https://t.co/q6NrjD2vGR
Jonny May on England's victory over Japan!🌹 💥GBR Reacts to Weekend One of the Summer Series is out now! Search GOOD BAD RUGBY on streaming platforms. Brought to you by @ContiUK #GBRReacts #SummerSeries https://t.co/9Ah9nP2a96
🗣️ "But for Glasgow, this is one of the finest achievements of the modern rugby era and should be long-celebrated." ✍️ Loose Pass praises #URC champions and looks forward to #Top14 final. https://t.co/cfrLGfbTfV
What England boss Mark Mapletoft makes of his Six Nations title-winning team being viewed as favourites to win the World Rugby U20s Championship in South Africa, with Liam Heagney 🎙️ #WorldRugbyU20 #EnglandRugby #rugby https://t.co/ptg90KKvJb
Where are they now? The 2023 Ireland U20 Championship runners-up team. #WorldRugbyU20 #IrishRugby #rugby Tap below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/Z1hvhZoL1K
Where are they now? The 2016 five to follow U20 Championship players. #WorldRugbyU20s #rugby Tap below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/oBDVnt0KC5
Who will start for the Wallabies against Wales? John Ferguson ✍️ makes his selections and analyses the new faces. #Wallabies #AUSvWAL https://t.co/CUq3WVXGUq
It was good hit out for @EnglandRugby against Japan in preparation for the @AllBlacks with Marcus Smith and Chandler Cunningham-South dominant. Have a read of my column for @RugbyPass on it here 👇🏼 https://t.co/thc9I2OzZt
Assistant coach Jason Holland has revealed whether Ardie Savea will likely play openside flanker or No. 8 for the All Blacks. #AllBlacks #Hurricanes #SuperRugbyPacific Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/Z3Gm3M0JMg
The 2024 U20 World Championship kicks off in Cape Town this week, and here's a recap of the top guns in Junior Springbok history. https://t.co/3GyNd06kQG
Scott Robertson has offered further insight into the All Blacks omission that shocked the rugby world. #AllBlacks #NZLvENG https://t.co/EUslP0qXUA
England fly to NZ with no-fear mindset ahead of Test series v All Blacks + Ben Earl provides fascinating pack insight (not the eight forwards - what he brings with him on a long flight) - @MailSport story… https://t.co/QLtxUPVNdF
The Hurricanes have re-signed one of the brightest rugby prospects in New Zealand. #Hurricanes #SuperRugbyPacific #AllBlacks Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/yLHquNXAwL
🚨NEW PODCAST 🚨| Unpacking Aussie Joe's first Wallabies squad | Weak or brave? | Four No. 8s; Valetini to 6? | The hard-luck stories + Blues bludgeon Chiefs | McKellar v Wisemantel for Tahs? https://t.co/8miBwr2ddf @Sambruce86 @ChristypDoran
Borthwick backing England to show mental strength to handle All Blacks https://t.co/emNSqUu9W3
Hoskins Sotutu, snubbed by All Blacks, could play for England next year Scott Barrett chosen as All Blacks captain over popular Ardie Savea - Scott Robertson talking up his game management. Barrett spoken to McCaw, Read & Cane about pressure @TimesSport https://t.co/eek45Caua8
The likely Wales team to face Australia now after Gatland makes big calls https://t.co/vTrSImPM9v
🇳🇿 How the All Blacks could line up against England in Dunedin. Read below for reasons why and our predicted bench. 👇 https://t.co/gUhMBCcLec
Calls mount for Hoskins Sotutu allegiance switch with 3 possibilities #AllBlacks | #NZLvENG | #SuperRugbyPacific Tap below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/8s7tnXKRXq
Regan Grace poised for 🏴 debut in 🇦🇺 before playing a competitive club game in union after being named in Warren Gatland’s touring party. Gatland on 🏴: ‘This is a young squad that's still learning at this level.’ https://t.co/GQOXdhjd3G
Tonight's rugby news as Springboks left stranded after Wales game and Gatland gambles on complete rookie https://t.co/jXfqAfPb2g
All Blacks: The telling stats that provide clarity to Hoskins Sotutu's snub https://t.co/ZTogrzjZyg
Australia 17 backs: Brumbies regular starters this season at 10, 13 and 15 Reds - 9, 10, 12, 13 Force - 9, 10, 12, 15 Rebels - 11, 12, 13, 15 Waratahs - 9, 11 Wales 15 backs from 8 teams - Cardiff 5, Scarlets 4, Dragons, Ospreys, Bath, Gloucester, Saracens, Kubota Spears https://t.co/7H5BffDo6z
'Barring injury, that’ll be the only change to the starting XV from the team that beat Japan to the one that lines up in Dunedin next weekend' @AndyGoode10 👨💻 #NZLvENG https://t.co/0SlqXG673F
The make-up of the 34-man Wales squad for the tour of Australia is: Cardiff - 10 Scarlets - 7 Dragons - 4 Ospreys - 3 Bath - 2 Exeter - 2 Leicester - 1 Saracens - 1 Harlequins - 1 Gloucester - 1 Kubota Spears - 1 Secom Rugguts - 1
England cannot afford another performance riddled with indiscipline against All Blacks ✍️ @brianmoore666 #TelegraphRugby
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Regan Grace one of 3 uncapped players in final Wales squad #WelshRugby | #Wallabies | #AUSvWAL Tap below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/qXGlaKYUKP
Looking at the Wales squad for the trip to Australia, the centre selection is the hardest area to call in terms of the team for the first Test. Which duo gets the nod out of Mason Grady, Eddie James, Ben Thomas, Nick Tompkins and Owen Watkin?
Grace gets shock Wales call for Australia tour https://t.co/5wvfYVXgEo
🗣️ "I’ve been in squads that have got on the plane with no real belief. Let’s take on the best teams and see what we can do." Steve Borthwick says his young England side are unafraid of the All Blacks challenge ⬇️ https://t.co/N8UPuZteBn
Tightheads Henry Thomas (foot) & Keiron Assiratti (back) ruled out of Wales' tour of Australia, along with hooker Elliot Dee (ankle). Dewi Lake captains a 34-man squad that includes an uncapped trio - hooker Efan Daniel, plus wings Regan Grace & Josh Hathaway
The New Zealand No8 Hoskins Sotutu could switch his allegiances to England next year after being left out of the new All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson’s first squad. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/CKRMYW9eNR
England teams have gone to New Zealand expecting defeat, but that is not the case this time ✍️ @GavinMairs #TelegraphRugby
Breaking: Dewi Lake captains 34-man 🏴 squad for 🇦🇺 tour. Three uncapped players named - Efan Daniel, Regan Grace, Josh Hathaway. Keiron Assiratti and Henry Thomas out injured although latter is expected to recover in the next few weeks. More to come on @MailSport.
BREAKING: Warren Gatland reveals squad that will travel to Australia this week https://t.co/wMTHVRFYzX https://t.co/BFXvKOYxUK
Warren Gatland reveals squad that will travel to Australia this week https://t.co/wMTHVRFYzX https://t.co/kOLm4sTYSN
Wales squad announcement due very shortly - live updates https://t.co/wMTHVRFYzX
The Ruck podcast 🏴 England positivity 🏆 The enormity of Glasgow's URC win 🏉 Ben Earl's cameo in the centres @AlfredReynolds5, @MarkPalmerST, @AlexMLowe and @willgkelleher discuss all this and more. Listen now! https://t.co/AI3DLfgycc https://t.co/xUwdsmpHrs
🗣️ "My first reaction is disappointment for Hoskins just because I think he’s played well all year." 🇳🇿 Sir John Kirwan wonders what Hoskins Sotutu has to do to get into the All Blacks' squad. #NZLvENG https://t.co/5SFL10qhBK
🇯🇵 🇿🇦 🎙️ A new Ruck, here! @AlexMLowe and I pod from Tokyo, on England v Japan & Ben Earl at 12, and @MarkPalmerST relays his Loftus epic journey and Galsgow’s amazing URC triumph! Standby for another pod 🔜 from NZ! 🥝 @TimesSport @AlfredReynolds5 https://t.co/6HwIkpIZ9Z
Touching down in South Africa ahead of the @WorldRugby U20 Championship 🛬 https://t.co/dS422kZ35G
Quiet rugby weekend! 👀 🏉 🏴 win well in 🇯🇵 ahead of 🇳🇿 series 🏉 🏴 beaten by 🇿🇦 amid Parry fallout 🏉 Brilliant Glasgow win #URC 🏉 🐯 sack McKellar 🏉 Gloucester-Hartpury win PWR 🏉 🇬🇧 men’s 7s miss out on 🇫🇷 Olympics 🏉 @Barbarian_FC beat 🇫🇯
Warren Gatland will have noted many strong performances from his Wales players before they travel to Australia – but the head coach is all too aware Test rugby is ultimately about results Tap 🔽 to read @sjamesjourno's analysis ✍️ https://t.co/KqijACVxxW
"England have the wherewithal to be competitive in New Zealand." Steve Borthwick's men head to New Zealand unfancied but more than capable of causing an upset. ✍️@MickClearyTel https://t.co/7RT2g7UPY1