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Elliot Dee set to start for Barbarians against Wales on Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 3:43 AM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Elliot Dee set to start for Barbarians against Wales on Saturday
Summary

Elliot Dee will make his debut for the Barbarians on June 25 at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham against Wales. Dee, who won 55 caps for Wales, aims to showcase his skills after missing much of the previous season due to injury. As a member of the Barbarians, he indicated that the match holds special significance, as he faces friends who are part of Team Wales. He was called up to the Barbarians squad after being omitted from the Wales summer lineup, offering him a platform to demonstrate his abilities. Dee recently participated in a match against South Africa, where the Barbarians lost 80-31.

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  • •Dee starts for Barbarians against Wales on June 25
  • •He aims to prove himself after injury issues
  • •Dee was excluded from Wales' summer squad
  • •Barbarians lost 80-31 to South Africa last week
  • •Dee embraces opportunity to face close friends on the pitch
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  • 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — The Welsh hooker preparing to play against Wales
  • 3:43 AMBBC Sport — The Welsh hooker preparing to play against Wales
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Dragons hooker Elliot Dee will start for Barbarians against Wales at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

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Dragons hooker Elliot Dee will start for Barbarians against Wales at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

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