Overview

• Carter suffered a head injury within 27 seconds of kickoff in Kitakyushu and required several minutes of on-field treatment before being carried off on a stretcher.
• The Welsh Rugby Union confirmed the 24-year-old lock will leave the tour under concussion protocols and return home on Wednesday.
• Wales relinquished a 19-7 halftime lead to lose the opener 24-19 to Japan, marking their 18th successive Test defeat.
• James Ratti replaced Carter in the second row during the first Test and remains in the squad for the rematch.
• Sherratt is finalizing a revised pack for Saturday’s second Test at Noevir Stadium as Wales seek to balance player welfare with a breakthrough victory.