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Tandy Names First Wales Side With Rees-Zammit on Bench and Carre Starting vs Argentina

The selection signals cautious reintegration of returning players under a flexible eligibility approach.

Overview

  • Louis Rees-Zammit is named among the replacements for Sunday’s Argentina test, marking his first Wales involvement since the 2023 World Cup after a recent toe injury and an 18‑month NFL stint.
  • Rhys Carre starts at loosehead prop after the WRU and Professional Rugby Board confirmed his eligibility despite having only 20 caps while playing outside Wales.
  • Leicester back-rower Olly Cracknell is on the bench and is in line for a debut at the age of 31.
  • Steve Tandy’s first matchday 23 features seven changes from the win over Japan, with captain Jac Morgan and scrum-half Tomos Williams returning to the XV.
  • The Argentina opener in Cardiff begins a four-match November run that also includes Japan, New Zealand and South Africa.