Wales turns to Thomas and Llewellyn as midfield partners against South Africa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 5:51 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Wales reverts to Ben Thomas and Max Llewellyn as their midfield partnership for the Nations Championship match against South Africa on July 18. This marks Tandy's return to the combination he initially used in his first two games as head coach. The pair aims to improve after Wales faced challenges in defense during earlier matches, allowing numerous clean breaks. Jonathan Davies has expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the current partnership and suggested potential alternatives. The match will take place at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban.
- •Wales plays South Africa on July 18 in Durban.
- •Thomas and Llewellyn return as midfield partners.
- •Wales has tested five different partnerships this season.
- •Former players question the current combination's effectiveness.
- •Wales aims to address defensive weaknesses from previous matches.
- 5:51 AMYahoo Sports — Have Wales got their midfield partnership right?
- 5:51 AMBBC Sport — Have Wales got their midfield partnership right?
"Ben Thomas and Max Llewellyn have another chance as midfield partners as Wales finish the season in South Africa.
"Ben Thomas and Max Llewellyn have another chance as midfield partners as Wales finish the season in South Africa.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 5:51 AMHave Wales got their midfield partnership right?
Ben Thomas and Max Llewellyn have another chance as midfield partners as Wales finish the season in South Africa.
- BBC SportJul 17, 2026, 5:51 AMHave Wales got their midfield partnership right?
Ben Thomas and Max Llewellyn have another chance as midfield partners as Wales finish the season in South Africa.
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