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Times
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Times
Wales pick experience for Japan tour in bid to end 17-game losing run
With Wales desperate for a win, any sort of win, after 17 consecutive defeats, the interim head coach Matt Sherratt has spurned any hint of development and selected what he considers his strongest possible squad for the two-Test tour to Japan in July. Yes, there are two players — only two — in Jac Morgan and Tomos Williams away with the British & Irish Lions and a number of others are either injured or unavailable. Dafydd Jenkins is having surgery, while Adam Beard, Will Rowlands, Henry Thomas, Jarrod Evans, Mason Grady and Max Llewellyn were not considered for various reasons, but Sherratt has gone for experience in his 33-man squad, with the likes of Josh Adams, Taulupe Faletau, Aaron Wainwright, Nicky Smith and Tommy Reffell
BBC News
31-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Edinburgh 35-8 Dragons: Three things we learned
Edinburgh bounce backIt's what Edinburgh do, isn't it? Follow up a poor performance with a reaction to deliver a better things first – Dragons are a poor outfit. Other than a couple of fleeting moments early in the game and Aaron Wainwright's try shortly after the break, the URC's bottom side offered Edinburgh did a professional job on them, killing the contest with four unanswered first-half frustration is they didn't keep the foot on the gas after the break, but maximum points is what they came for and that's what they Darcy back with a bangEverything looks rosier in the Edinburgh garden when Darcy Graham is on the little magician was at his electric best after his return to the team from Six Nations duties with time he got his hands on the ball he looked to make things happen, and the Dragons' defence could not contain created Paddy Harrison's second try with one deft chip over the defence, gathered the ball then put through another inch perfect kick for the hooker to speed and anticipation saw him get on the end of Ben Vellacot's smart dink over the top to cross the whitewash would be unfeasible to think Graham is not at the forefront of the thoughts of the Lions selectors, but this was just a timely little reminder of his stakes his claimPaddy Harrison stood up with a big performance and, in many respects, a timely hooker scored two tries, the first of which a routine score from a rolling maul, the second far more flamboyant, outpacing the cover defence to touch down a clever kick through from Darcy has had to make do with being third choice in the queue for the Edinburgh number two jersey, behind Scotland internationals Ewan Ashman and Dave with Ashman struggling for form with club and country, and Cherry rumoured to be leaving for France at the end of the season, Harrison could find more opportunities coming his Scotland international hooker, Dylan Richardson, could well be on his way to Edinburgh for next season, but Harrison can push himself into the got a taste of Test action on last summer's tour of the Americas, Harrison could get some more exposure to international rugby this summer, depending on how strong a Scotland squad is selected.
The Independent
13-03-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Joe Roberts given new role as Aaron Wainwright recalled to Wales team to face England
Wales have given Joe Roberts his first professional start on the wing as Matt Sherratt makes two changes to the starting side to face England. Aaron Wainwright returns to the starting back row at the expense of Tommy Reffell, joining captain Jac Morgan and old stager Taulupe Faletau on the final weekend of the Six Nations. Roberts come in to a young back three after injuries to Tom Rogers and Josh Adams having replaced the former after an early injury against Scotland last week. Normally an outside centre, the left-footed back is deployed on the flank outside a settled inside back combination of Tomos Williams, Gareth Anscombe, Ben Thomas and Max Llewellyn. 'Wales vs England is always a special occasion and we know it will be an incredible atmosphere at Principality Stadium,' said head coach Sherratt, reaching the end of a three-game interim stint after assuming duties following the departure of Warren Gatland. 'We're excited to finish our campaign at home and are looking to put in our best performance on pitch on Saturday.' The front row remains intact with Dewi Lake again given a bench role as he works his way back up to full fitness after injury. Dafydd Jenkins and Will Rowlands once more form the engine room in the second row. Wales have lost their last 16 Tests and have not won a game since the 2023 World Cup. Victory over England could lift them above Italy to avoid a second successive wooden spoon if the Azzurri are beaten by Ireland. Wales XV to face England in Cardiff (Saturday 15 March, 4.45pm GMT): 1 Nicky Smith, 2 Elliot Dee, 3 WillGriff John; 4 Dafydd Jenkins, 5 Will Rowlands; 6 Aaron Wainwright, 7 Jac Morgan (capt.), 8 Taulupe Faletau; 9 Tomos Williams, 10 Gareth Anscombe; 11 Joe Roberts, 12 Ben Thomas, 13 Max Llewellyn, 14 Ellis Mee; 15 Blair Murray.
BBC News
12-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Roberts in line for Wales wing role against England
Men's Six Nations: Wales v EnglandVenue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff Date: Saturday, 15 March Kick-off: 16:45 GMTCoverage: Watch on BBC One, BBC Sport website and app, plus S4C via iPlayer. Text commentary and highlights on BBC Sport website and app. Listen live on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio 5 Live. Wales are considering naming Scarlets centre Joe Roberts on the wing for the Six Nations finale against England on are expected to be minimal starting changes when interim head coach names his side on Thursday with Aaron Wainwright in line to start in the back-row alongside Jac Morgan and Taulupe 24, has not started a professional game on the wing but impressed after coming as a 10th minute replacement for Tom Rogers in the 35-29 loss to Scotland at was ruled out of the England game after suffering a fractured thumb, while Josh Adams is still missing after sustaining a hamstring injury in training and has not featured since the opening two Six Nations Liam Williams had been ruled out of the tournament after he suffered a knee injury in the competition opener against opted not to call up any reinforcements this week with Gloucester wing Josh Hathaway the only specialist option remaining but Roberts is set to fill the role on full-back Cameron Winnett and Dragons wing Rio Dyer have been overlooked for this campaign. Wales have been beaten in all four games in the 2025 Six Nations campaign are bidding to avoid a 17th successive Test defeat and 11th Six Nations loss on the have also lost their previous eight home games in Cardiff and been defeated in the past eight Six Nations matches at the Principality previous Test match victory came against 2023 World Cup pool opponents Georgia, and Warren Gatland departed as head coach following a dismal 22-15 loss to Italy in February with Sherratt in charge for the final three games of the tournament. In contrast, England will arrive at the Principality Stadium as title contenders, although a France victory over Scotland later on Saturday night should guarantee Les Bleus Six Nations silverware.
