Wales bench Rees-Zammit for Argentina clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wales head coach Steve Tandy has announced his team to play Argentina at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario in round two of the Nations Championship on Saturday.
Tandy has made significant changes to his side, handing Sam Costelow a start ahead of Dan Edwards.
Tomos Williams at scrum half while Ellis Mee starts on the wing alongside Josh Adams, with Blair Murray again at fullback.
James Botham is named at blindside flanker with Jac Morgan at openside flanker. Aaron Wainwright, who made his debut for Wales eight years ago in San Juan, completes the back row at No.8.
Louis Rees-Zammit is among the replacements.
There are also two milestones on the bench. Ryan Elias is due to win his 50th cap for Wales, while Kane James would make his senior international debut.
Teddy Williams and Max Llewellyn are also selected in the match day 23 and in line to make their first appearance this Nations Championship.
🗣 “We are looking forward to building on last week’s performance” 💪
Hear from head coach Steve Tandy on his team selection to face Argentina including a debut for Kane James & 50 up for Ryan Elias! 👏🏴#CymruAmByth pic.twitter.com/HKhvPBoSnh
ADVERTISEMENT— Welsh Rugby Union 🏴 (@WelshRugbyUnion) July 9, 2026
Wales: 15 Blair Murray, 14 Ellis Mee, 13 Eddie James, 12 Joe Hawkins, 11 Josh Adams, 10 Sam Costelow, 9 Tomos Williams, 8 Aaron Wainwright, 7 Jac Morgan, 6 James Botham, 5 Adam Beard, 4 Ben Carter, 3 Dillon Lewis, 2 Dewi Lake (captain), 1 Rhys Carre
Replacements: 16 Ryan Elias, 17 Nicky Smith, 18 Ben Warren, 19 Teddy Williams, 20 Kane James, 21 Kieran Hardy, 22 Max Llewellyn, 23 Louis Rees-Zammit
Date: Saturday, July 11
Venue: Estadio San Juan de Bicentenario, San Juan
Kick-off: 16.10 (20.10 BST; 19.10 GMT)
Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Angus Gardner (Australia) & Nika Amashukeli (Georgia)
TMO: Eric Gauzins (France)