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Wales coach plans to cut Nations Championship squad next week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:39 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Wales coach plans to cut Nations Championship squad next week
Summary

Wales head coach Steve Tandy will reduce his squad for the Nations Championship to between 32 and 34 players early next week. Tandy's team achieved a narrow 33-31 victory against the Barbarians in a warm-up match. This follows an initial selection of 48 players, now impacted by injuries to Louie Hennessey, Keiron Assiratti, and Liam Belcher. An additional 12 players from English and French clubs will join the squad ahead of their first match against Fiji at Cardiff City Stadium next Saturday. Tandy emphasized the importance of squad depth and consistency as they prepare for this tournament.

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  • •Steve Tandy to cut Wales squad to 32-34 players next week.
  • •Wales defeated the Barbarians 33-31 in a warm-up match.
  • •Initial squad of 48 reduced due to injuries.
  • •Twelve players from other clubs set to join the squad.
  • •Wales faces Fiji next Saturday at Cardiff City Stadium.
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  • 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Wales set to reduce squad for Nations Championship
  • 3:39 AMBBC Sport — Wales set to reduce squad for Nations Championship
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Head coach Steve Tandy says the Wales squad for the Nations Championship will be cut to between 32 and 34 players early next week.

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Head coach Steve Tandy says the Wales squad for the Nations Championship will be cut to between 32 and 34 players early next week.

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