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Wales lose lock Dafydd Jenkins to injury ahead of summer Tests

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:54 AM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Wales lose lock Dafydd Jenkins to injury ahead of summer Tests
Summary

Wales have excluded lock Dafydd Jenkins from their squad for the upcoming Nations Championship Tests due to a shoulder injury sustained while playing for Exeter. The 23-year-old, who participated in all five matches during the Six Nations, was injured in Exeter's final defeat against Northampton. With Jenkins' absence, head coach Steve Tandy has reduced the squad to 33 players, including two uncapped players, as they prepare for games against Fiji, Argentina, and South Africa. The tournament kicks off for Wales against Fiji on Saturday at Cardiff City Stadium.

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  • •Dafydd Jenkins ruled out due to a shoulder injury
  • •Wales's squad for summer Tests trimmed to 33 players
  • •Two uncapped players included: Ben Warren and Kane James
  • •Wales to face Fiji, Argentina, and South Africa this summer
  • •Tournament starts Saturday at Cardiff City Stadium
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  • 11:54 AMBBC Sport — Wales lose Exeter lock Jenkins for summer Tests
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Wales trim their squad for the Nations Championship after losing Exeter lock Dafydd Jenkins to injury.

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