Welsh RWC training squad announcement as Gatland names a host of new players
Before three-summer warm-up Tests and Welsh RWC training squad camps, Warren Gatland has selected his preliminary Rugby World Cup training squad. Warren Gatland has announced a preliminary 54-man Welsh RWC training squad for the Rugby World Cup 2023.

Before three-summer warm-up Tests and Welsh RWC training squad camps, Warren Gatland has selected his preliminary Rugby World Cup training squad. Warren Gatland has announced a preliminary 54-man Welsh RWC training squad for the Rugby World Cup 2023. RWC 2023 fans can buy Wales Rugby World Cup Tickets from our website.
Joe Hawkins is not included since it was found that he was ineligible to represent his country because of his summer transfer to Exeter Chiefs. If a player does not play for a Welsh region, they must now have 25 caps to represent Wales. He is far short of that need. However, Will Rowlands is there too.
He is scheduled to earn the two caps necessary to reach the 25-cap threshold during the summer warm-up games, which will take place after the start of his new deal. There are eleven new caps, including some completely unexpected players like Montpellier prop Henry Thomas, 31, from the Ospreys, and Scarlet's center Kemsley Mathias.
Because of changed eligibility requirements and the fact that his father is a Welsh RWC training squad member, Thomas, a former seven-time member of the England national team, can now play for Wales. Following his exile in Japan, Cory Hill rejoins the international music scene, but notables like Thomas Young, Leon Brown, Wyn Jones, and Bradley Roberts are left out.
Chose a sizable Wales Rugby World Cup team
We chose a sizable team for several reasons, according to Gatland. There is some risk in the early stages of the campaign because we will trim the squad to around 45 before we travel to Switzerland. For those players who competed in the Six Nations and some emerging players for the future, it's a fantastic opportunity.
in the initial phase of preparation, to demonstrate their abilities to us. We have previously taken pride in how hard we've worked and how physically fit the group has been. The takeaway for the people is to come in and make a statement, work extremely hard, make the coaches take notice, and get in excellent physical condition.
There is a lot of skill work that needs to be done, and there is a chance to work on the details that are sometimes missed when entering Six Nations or autumn campaigns with little to no preparation time.
Welsh RWC training squad for Rugby World Cup 2023
Wales World Cup training squad:
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Ryan Elias (Scarlets - 33 caps), Kemsley Mathias (Scarlets - uncapped), Corey Domachowski (Cardiff Rugby - uncapped), Nicky Smith (Ospreys - 42 caps), Gareth Thomas (Ospreys - 21 caps), Eliott Dee (Dragons - 41 caps), Rhys Carre (Cardiff Rugby - 20 caps), and Kemsley Mathias ( Dewi Lake (Ospreys - 8 caps), Ken Owens (Scarlets - 91 caps), Keiron Assiratti (Cardiff Rugby - uncapped), Tomas Francis (Ospreys - 71 caps) and Will Davies-King (Cardiff Rugby - uncapped).
Dillon Lewis (Cardiff Rugby) has 50 caps. Henry Thomas (Montpellier) has none. Adam Beard (Ospreys) has 46 caps. Ben Carter (Dragons) has 9 caps. Rhys Davies (Ospreys) has 2 caps. Cory Hill (Yokohama Canon Eagles) has 32 caps.
Christ Tshiunza (Exeter Chiefs) has five caps, Teddy Williams (Cardiff Rugby) has none, Taine Basham (Dragons) has eleven, Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff Rugby) has one hundred, Dan Lydiate (Ospreys) has 68, Josh Macleod (Scarlets) has two, Jac Morgan (Ospreys) has nine, and Tommy Reffell (Leicester Tigers) has nine, Justin
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Gareth Davies (Scarlets) has 67 appearances under his belt. Kieran Hardy (Scarlets) has 17 appearances under his belt. Rhys Webb (Ospreys) has 40 appearances under his belt. Tomos Williams (Cardiff Rugby) has 45 appearances under his belt. Gareth Anscombe (Ospreys) has 35 appearances under his belt. Rugby World Cup 2023 fans can buy Wales Vs Georgia Tickets from our website.



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