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Louis Rees-Zammit dropped to bench as Wales face Argentina

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Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Louis Rees-Zammit dropped to bench as Wales face Argentina
Summary

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.

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By the Numbers
  • •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.
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  • 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — Will Wales get reaction after dropping Rees-Zammit?
  • 10:38 AMBBC Sport — Will Wales get reaction after dropping Rees-Zammit?
What they're saying
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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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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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