Wales names uncapped players for Nations Championship squad
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 10:13 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Wales has announced a 39-player squad for the November Nations Championship, including uncapped Dragons backs Aneurin Owen and Che Hope. Dewi Lake is named captain. Other notable selections include Seb Davies and Taine Basham, while Tommy Reffell and Taulupe Faletau miss out. The team is set to face Japan, New Zealand, and Australia before finishing against a southern hemisphere opponent.
- •Aneurin Owen and Che Hope earn first caps in Wales squad.
- •Dewi Lake appointed as captain for the November Tests.
- •Wales faces Japan, New Zealand, and Australia in Cardiff.
- •Notable absentees include Taulupe Faletau and Tommy Reffell.
- •Rio Dyer returns after an impressive start to the season.
- 10:13 AMBBC Sport — Uncapped Dragons get Wales Nations Championship call
"Wales include uncapped Dragons backs Aneurin Owen and Che Hope in the squad for November Nations Championship Tests but Taulupe Faletau misses out.
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