Seven Scarlets have been named in Wales’ match-day squad to take on the Flying Fijians in the opening round of the Nations Championship on Saturday (14:10; ITV & S4C).
Dewi Lake captains Wales in what is an away fixture taking place at Cardiff City Stadium – Fiji’s chosen home venue for the game.
Blair Murray, who made his Test debut against Fiji in November 2024, is selected at full-back with Joe Hawkins and Eddie James continuing their midfield partnership for the sixth successive game for Wales.
There are four Scarlets on the bench – hooker Ryan Elias, back-rower Taine Plumtree, fly-half Sam Costelow and wing Ellis Mee.
Wales head coach Steve Tandy said: “It’s been awesome getting back into camp and getting ready for games. We want to keep building on the Six Nations and from last weekend as well. We’ve created a lot of momentum and we’re looking to hit the ground running on Saturday.”
On playing Fiji in Cardiff, Tandy added: “We love to be in Wales playing games. Our support means a hell of a lot to us and fans are incredible how they get behind the team. We’re excited to be in Cardiff to start the Nations Championship.”
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Wales team to face Fiji at Cardiff City Stadium, Saturday 4 July, KO 14.10h. Live on ITV and S4C
15. Blair Murray (Scarlets – 16 caps); 14. Louis Rees-Zammit (Bristol Bears – 40 caps), 13. Eddie James (Scarlets – 9 caps), 12. Joe Hawkins (Scarlets – 11 caps), 11. Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby – 70 caps); 10. Dan Edwards (Ospreys – 11 caps), 9. Tomos Williams (Saracens – 72 caps); 1. Rhys Carre (Saracens – 28 caps), 2. Dewi Lake (Captain, Gloucester Rugby – 31 caps), 3. Dillon Lewis (Dragons – 57 caps), 4. Ben Carter (Dragons – 19 caps), 5. Adam Beard (Montpellier – 65 caps), 6. Alex Mann (Cardiff Rugby – 16 caps), 7. Jac Morgan (Gloucester Rugby – 24 caps), 8. Aaron Wainwright (Leicester Tigers – 67 caps).
Reps: 16. Ryan Elias (Scarlets – 48 caps), 17. Nicky Smith (Sale Sharks – 63 caps), 18. Ben Warren (Ospreys – uncapped), 19. Taine Plumtree (Scarlets – 14 caps), 20. James Botham (Cardiff Rugby – 21 caps), 21. Kieran Hardy (Ospreys – 31 caps), 22. Sam Costelow (Scarlets – 20 caps), 23. Ellis Mee (Scarlets – 8 caps).