Josh Adams ruled out for Wales' Test against South Africa
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 2:21 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Wales winger Josh Adams is out for the Nations Championship match against South Africa on July 18 due to a calf injury. He was initially included in the starting lineup by coach Steve Tandy but failed to complete final preparations and was withdrawn before warm-ups. Ellis Mee will take his place. Adams, who has scored 25 tries for Wales, has played in all matches during the current Nations Championship, including scoring a try against Fiji. The game is set to take place at Kings Park in Durban at 16:40 BST.
- •Adams out with a calf injury for South Africa Test
- •Ellis Mee replaces Adams in the starting lineup
- •Match scheduled for July 18 in Durban
- •Adams scored a try in Wales' Nations Championship opener
- 2:21 PMBBC Sport — Wales lose wing Adams for South Africa Test
"Wales are forced into a late change for their Nations Championship game against South Africa after an injury to wing Josh Adams.
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