Uncapped Dragons get Wales Nations Championship call
The Wales rugby squad for the upcoming Nations Championship has been announced, featuring several new call-ups including Aneurin Owen and Che Hope. The team will face Japan, New Zealand, and Australia as part of their autumn test schedule.
Why it matters
This is a significant update for international rugby fans and tracks the development of the Welsh national team ahead of major tournaments.
Image source, Huw Evans Picture Agency Image caption, Aneurin Owen and Che Hope have featured in the opening four games of 2026-27 for Dragons
Uncapped Dragons centre Aneurin Owen and scrum-half Che Hope have been included in Wales' squad for the Nations Championship.
Steve Tandy has selected a 39-strong group for the November Tests, with hooker Dewi Lake named as captain.
The head coach calls up Dragons lock Seb Davies and Cardiff number eight Taine Basham for the first time since he took charge of the national side.
Cardiff loose-head prop Rhys Barratt, who played in the summer fixture against the Barbarians, is the third uncapped player in the squad, while Dragons wing Rio Dyer earns a recall.
Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell and fit-again number eight Taulupe Faletau are among the notable absentees.
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