Wales give Boks a glimpse into Nations Championship plans
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Head coach Steve Tandy has announced his Wales side to play Barbarian at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday, June 27.
Dewi Lake will captain the side in the uncapped fixture.
There are four uncapped players among the men’s replacements.
Loose-head prop Rhys Barratt, tight-head prop Ben Warren, second row Ryan Woodman and back row Harrison Keddie. Second row Teddy Williams makes his return to the red jersey for the first time this season following injury.
“We’ve had a good block of training building towards this game and are excited to get our summer underway on Saturday,” Tandy said.
“I’m delighted for Rhys, Ben, Ryan and Harrison, who are all in-line to make their first senior appearance for Wales.”
Wales: 15 Blair Murray, 14 Tom Rogers, 13 Eddie James, 12 Joe Hawkins, 11 Ellis Mee, 10 Dan Edwards, 9 Kieran Hardy, 8 Aaron Wainwright, 7 Jac Morgan, 6 Taine Plumtree, 5 Teddy Williams, 4 Ben Carter, 3 Dillon Lewis, 2 Dewi Lake (Captain), 1 Gareth Thomas.
Replacements: 16 Ryan Elias, 17 Rhys Barratt, 18 Ben Warren, 19 Ryan Woodman, 20 Harrison Keddie, 21 Reuben Morgan, 22 Sam Costelow, 23 Mason Grady.
Date: Saturday, June 27
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Kick-off: 14.00 (13.00 GMT)
Referee: Anthony Woodthorpe (England)
Assistant Referees: Alex Thomas (England) & Jamie Parr (England)
TMO: Stuart Terheege (England)
