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Wales make four changes ahead of Australia rematch

News | Tom Hicks | Published: 09:23, Friday July 12th, 2024.
Last updated: 09:23, Friday July 12th, 2024

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Warren Gatland has made four changes to his side

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made four changes to the side that lost 25-16 to Australia last weekend, with ex Risca RFC winger Rio Dyer set to start.

Wales face the Wallabies again as part of their tour of Australia on Saturday July 13, looking to reverse last week’s result.

Ahead of the game, Gatland said: “We’re looking forward to getting back out on pitch this weekend in Melbourne.

“This week we’ve been going through our processes, building on what worked well and sharpening the areas that need improvement.

“We expect Australia to go up another level this weekend and we know we need to as well.”

Team to face Australia:

15. Cameron Winnett (Cardiff Rugby)
14. Liam Williams (Kubota Spears)
13. Owen Watkin (Ospreys)
12. Mason Grady (Cardiff Rugby)
11. Rio Dyer (Dragons)
10. Ben Thomas (Cardiff Rugby)
9. Ellis Bevan (Cardiff Rugby)
1. Gareth Thomas (Ospreys)
2. Dewi Lake (Ospreys) Captain
3. Archie Griffin (Bath Rugby)
4. Christ Tshiunza (Exeter Chiefs)
5. Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs)
6. James Botham (Cardiff Rugby)
7. Tommy Reffell (Leicester Tigers)
8. Taine Plumtree (Scarlets)

Replacements:

16. Evan Lloyd (Cardiff Rugby)
17. Kemsley Mathias (Scarlets)
18. Harri O’Connor (Scarlets)
19. Cory Hill (Secom Rugguts)
20. Mackenzie Martin (Cardiff Rugby)
21. Kieran Hardy (Ospreys)
22. Sam Costelow (Scarlets)
23. Nick Tompkins (Saracens)


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