Wales confirm match-day 23 for All Blacks clash in Cardiff
Dewi Lake captains the side from hooker. Wales have made four changes to the team that beat Japan 28-21 in the Nations Championship last weekend. Adam Beard returns to the second row alongside Dafydd Jenkins, and Gabriel Hamer-Webb comes onto the left wing in place of Josh Adams for his first appearance in the Nations Championship.
In the loose forwards, Taine Basham starts at No. 8 in his first appearance for Wales since the 2024 Six Nations. James Botham is at blindside flanker and Jac Morgan continues at openside.
On the bench, Gareth Thomas and Taine Plumtree could make their first appearances of the competition.
“We have to go up another level this weekend and be more ruthless,” Tandy said.
On Basham’s return, Tandy said: “I’m delighted that Taine gets an opportunity this weekend.”
Kick off 2.10PM local time (3.10AM Sunday 15 November NZT), LIVE on Sky Sport. Highlights available on allblacks.com and the All Blacks and Black Ferns app. Follow the official live blog HERE.
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Wales match-day 23:
1. Nicky Smith
2. Dewi Lake - Captain
3. Archie Griffin
4. Dafydd Jenkins
5. Adam Beard
6. James Botham
7. Jac Morgan
8. Taine Basham
9. Tomos Williams
10. Sam Costelow
11. Gabriel Hamer-Webb
12. Max Llewellyn
13. Eddie James
14. Louis Rees-Zammit
15. Blair Murray
Reserves:
16. Ryan Elias
17. Gareth Thomas
18. Dillon Lewis
19. Ben Carter
20. Taine Plumtree
21. Reuben Morgan-Williams
22. Dan Edwards
23. Louie Hennessey
Unavailable due to injury: Aaron Wainwright (calf), Tomas Francis (knee)
