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Louis Reis-Zammit I’m back in wales The team after two years of absence and one attempt To make it in the NFL.
East British and Irish Lions winger, who won the last of his 32 caps New head coach has been appointed for the 2023 World Cup steve tandyFirst team for the upcoming Autumn Nations series.
Rees-Zammit moves to American football by joining the Kansas City Chiefs in January 2024 Jacksonville Jaguars againBut did not play any competitive sports In the NFL.
24-year-old player returns to rugby Signing a season-long deal in Bristol in August – and Tandy has them covered In the 39-strong squad for the November tests against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa, Rees-Zammit missed the Bears’ last two games due to a foot injury.
“It’s been really exciting to go through the whole process and realize how many good players we’ve got,” said Tandy, who is leaving his role as Scotland defense coach – a position he had held since 2019. to fill a vacancy created by Warren Gatland’s departure in February.
“We’ve reached selection decisions that we’re really happy with. There’s a really good mix of some youth coming in, mixed with some experience as well.
“But the overall feeling is really exciting and I can’t wait to get the boys into camp on Monday.”
jack morgan Returning and captaining the team after missing the summer tour of Japan to play for the Lions in Australia.
Devi Lake Led the team in the Far East when Wales won the second game to level the series 1–1, ending a run of 18 consecutive Test defeats.
Tandy said: “Jack was captain of the Six Nations and Davie did a fantastic job on the summer tour when Jack was with the Lions.
“I think we have some really good young leaders coming up, but I think Jack, he’s an amazing player, an amazing human being.
“I think he will go from strength to strength as a captain for our country and he will also have the support of some young leaders like Davie and Daf Jenkins.”
Saracens prop Rhys Caray has returned to action after the Professional Rugby Board confirmed he is eligible for Wales selection, despite being five caps short of the 25 caps required for those playing for clubs outside Wales.
Carey will become available for other domestic international caps in 2026 as it will have been three years since he played for Wales.
Second Row Adam Beard and dafydd jenkins The return came after missing the two-Test series in Japan due to a break and elective surgery respectively.
Five uncapped players – forwards Brodie Coughlan, Danny Southworth, James Fender and Morgan Morse and Bath center Louis Hennessy – feature.
Scarlets back-rower Josh McLeod and Blues lock forward Teddy Williams, who started in the summer win over Japan, are out through injury, as are Exeter flanker Christ Tshiunza and Cardiff duo James Botham and Mason Grady.
Racing 92 lock forward Will Rowlands has announced his retirement from international rugby after winning 41 caps.
Ahead: Kieron Assiratti, Adam Beard, Liam Belcher, Rhys Carey, Ben Carter, Brodie Coggal, Christian Coleman, Rhys Davies, Taulupe Faletau, James Fender, Archie Griffin, Dafydd Jenkins, Davy Lake, Alex Mann, Jack Morgan (c), Morgan Morse, Tane Plumtree, Nicky Smith, Danny Southworth, Gareth Thomas, Freddy Thomas, Aaron Wainwright.
Back: Josh Adams, Jacob Beetham, Rio Dyer, Dan Edwards, Jarrod Evans, Kieran Hardie, Joe Hawkins, Louis Hennessy, Max Llewellyn, Reuben Morgan-Williams, Blair Murray, Lewis Rees-Zammit, Tom Rogers, Ben Thomas, Nick Tompkins, Tomos Williams.