Overview
- Taulupe Faletau was released from the Wales squad after a knee injury suffered against Edinburgh forced him off within five minutes.
- Head coach Steve Tandy called the loss of the veteran No.8 hugely disappointing and highlighted Olly Cracknell’s strong club performances.
- Leicester Tigers back-row Olly Cracknell, 31, joins the squad uncapped after starting at No.8 in a Premiership win over Sale and previous involvement in Wales camps.
- An updated roster was published listing 22 forwards and 17 backs, with Cracknell included among the forwards.
- Wales begin the November campaign against Argentina before Japan and New Zealand, then face South Africa on November 29 outside the international window.