Louis Rees-Zammit dropped to bench as Wales face Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:38 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Louis Rees-Zammit has been dropped to the bench for Wales' Nations Championship match against Argentina on July 11. Following a disappointing Six Nations, where he struggled at full-back, head coach Steve Tandy has opted for Ellis Mee. This marks Rees-Zammit's first absence from the starting lineup since returning to rugby. Former teammates Jonathan Davies and Tom Shanklin anticipate that Rees-Zammit's pride will motivate him to perform better off the bench.
- •Match takes place at Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario in San Juan.
- •Rees-Zammit won his 42nd cap while starting from the bench.
- •Tandy believes Rees-Zammit can make an impact as a substitute.
- •Wales aims to rebound after recent losses to Argentina.
- 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — Will Wales get reaction after dropping Rees-Zammit?
- 10:38 AMBBC Sport — Will Wales get reaction after dropping Rees-Zammit?
"Louis Rees-Zammit is challenged to get more involved with Wales after being dropped to the bench for the Nations Championship fixture with Argentina.
"Louis Rees-Zammit is challenged to get more involved with Wales after being dropped to the bench for the Nations Championship fixture with Argentina.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 10:38 AMWill Wales get reaction after dropping Rees-Zammit?
Louis Rees-Zammit is challenged to get more involved with Wales after being dropped to the bench for the Nations Championship fixture with Argentina.
- BBC SportJul 10, 2026, 10:38 AMWill Wales get reaction after dropping Rees-Zammit?
Louis Rees-Zammit is challenged to get more involved with Wales after being dropped to the bench for the Nations Championship fixture with Argentina.
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