In preparation for the second rugby test against Australia, Wales has made several changes to its lineup due to injuries. Aaron Wainwright and Josh Hathaway were injured in the previous match and will be replaced by Taine Plumtree and Cameron Winnett, respectively. Liam Williams will move to the wing, and Cameron Winnett will take his place at fullback. James Botham will enter the starting lineup on the side of the scrum, with Mackenzie Martin joining the bench.
Warren Gatland, the Wales coach, emphasized the importance of starting strong, maintaining discipline, and improving accuracy for the upcoming test match against Australia. The team is looking to break an eight-test losing streak and secure a victory to level the series.
The Welsh squad is eager to bounce back from recent disappointments and is determined to perform at their best despite the challenges they have faced with injuries. Assistant coach Rob Howley expressed the team’s determination to deliver a winning performance and learn from past experiences.
The upcoming match will be crucial for Wales as they aim to avoid setting a new record of ten consecutive defeats. The team is motivated to showcase their best abilities and secure a much-needed victory.
Australia’s coach, Joe Schmidt, is expected to announce his squad for the upcoming match. The anticipation is high as both teams gear up for a competitive showdown on the rugby field.
Here is the lineup for Wales: Cameron Winnett, Liam Williams, Owen Watkin, Mason Grady, Rio Dyer, Ben Thomas, Ellis Bevan; Taine Plumtree, Tommy Reffell, James Botham, Dafydd Jenkins, Christ Tshiunza, Archie Griffin, Dewi Lake (captain), Gareth Thomas. Reserves: Evan Lloyd, Kemsley Mathias, Harri O’Connor, Cory Hill, Mackenzie Martin, Kieran Hardy, Sam Costelow, Nick Tompkins.