Wales have named Ben Thomas at out-half for his first appearance since 2021.
LIAM WRIGHT WAS handed the Wallabies captaincy Thursday as coach Joe Schmidt gambled on a new-look team to get his reign off to a flying start against a Wales side reeling from seven straight defeats.
Whether Wright, who has played five Tests and none since 2020, is the long-term choice remains to be seen — there have been six other captains in the space of a year.📺 @StanSportAU & Nine#Wallabies pic.twitter.com/i60xJvLcww Multiple stars snubbed by Jones for the World Cup return, with Jake Gordon and Noah Lolesio at scrum-half and out-half respectively, Hunter Paisami at inside centre, Filipo Daugunu on the wing and Tom Wright at fullback.
In a bid to get back on track, Wales coach Warren Gatland picked Gloucester winger Josh Hathaway to make his debut alongside Rio Dyer and 90-cap veteran Liam Williams at fullback.🧢5️⃣0️⃣for Aaron Wainwright— Welsh Rugby Union 🏴 July 4, 2024 He also named Ben Thomas at out-half for his first appearance since 2021 despite playing most of his rugby at centre for Cardiff this year.
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