Basham starts for Wales as Wainwright ruled out against New Zealand
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Wales number eight Taine Basham will make his first international start in four years, replacing the injured Aaron Wainwright in the Nations Championship match against New Zealand on Saturday. Head coach Steve Tandy has made four changes to the team, including starting James Botham and Adam Beard. Wing Josh Adams is omitted in favor of Gabriel Hamer-Webb, who earns his second cap. Wainwright sustained a minor calf injury and has been in a protective boot. Wales aims to improve its line-out after struggling against Japan. The All Blacks dominate the historical matchup, having won their last 34 encounters against Wales, including high-scoring victories in recent outings.
- •Basham replaces Wainwright, who is sidelined with a calf injury.
- •Four starting changes made by head coach Steve Tandy.
- •Gabriel Hamer-Webb replaces Josh Adams on the wing.
- •Wales aims to improve line-out performance against New Zealand.
- •Wales seeks to snap a 34-match losing streak against the All Blacks.
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Basham starts for Wales as Wainwright ruled out
- 9:05 AMBBC Sport — Basham starts for Wales against All Blacks as Wainwright ruled out
"Wales number eight Taine Basham will start his first international for four years as he replaces the injured Aaron Wainwright against New Zealand.
"Wales number eight Taine Basham will start his first international for four years as he replaces the injured Aaron Wainwright against New Zealand.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 9:06 AMBasham starts for Wales as Wainwright ruled out
Wales number eight Taine Basham will start his first international for four years as he replaces the injured Aaron Wainwright against New Zealand.
- BBC SportNov 12, 2026, 9:05 AMBasham starts for Wales against All Blacks as Wainwright ruled out
Wales number eight Taine Basham will start his first international for four years as he replaces the injured Aaron Wainwright against New Zealand.
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