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Wales Names Squad and Coaches for Japan Tour Under Interim Coach Matt Sherratt

Dewi Lake appointed captain as Wales integrates six uncapped players and a revamped coaching staff for July Test matches in Kitakyushu and Kobe.

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Wales v England - Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - March 15, 2025 England head coach Steve Borthwick and Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt talk at the end of the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo
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The presence of the 108-cap Faletau will be a welcome boost for a young Welsh scrum
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Overview

  • Matt Sherratt continues as interim head coach, leading Wales on a two-Test tour of Japan in July following Warren Gatland's resignation earlier this year.
  • Dewi Lake has been named captain of the squad, marking a leadership change as the team seeks to rebuild after a 17-match losing streak.
  • Six uncapped players, including Liam Belcher and Keelan Giles, have been selected to bring fresh talent to the team.
  • Returning players Sam Costelow, Ben Carter, and Archie Griffin rejoin the squad after recovering from injuries that sidelined them during the Six Nations.
  • A new coaching team, featuring Danny Wilson, Adam Jones, TR Thomas, and Gethin Jenkins, replaces Gatland's former staff to support the rebuilding effort.