Dewi Lake Steers Wales with New Squad for Upcoming Tests

Dewi Lake retains the Wales captaincy for upcoming November tests, as coach Warren Gatland announces a 35-man squad featuring two uncapped players. Gareth Anscombe returns after injury, and Rhodri Williams is back in the lineup after a decade. Wales aims to end a nine-test losing streak.

Dewi Lake will continue as captain of Wales for the upcoming November international tests. Coach Warren Gatland revealed a 35-man squad on Monday, highlighting the inclusion of two uncapped players ahead of matches against Fiji, Australia, and South Africa.

Gatland commended Lake's leadership over the summer and decided to maintain his captaincy. Despite the return of Jac Morgan from injury, Lake remains in charge, along with other returning players such as Adam Beard, Ryan Elias, and Gareth Anscombe, who is back from a significant layoff caused by an injury last year.

Among the notable returns, Rhodri Williams rejoins the lineup after a ten-year hiatus. Only two uncapped players feature in the squad: Freddie Thomas and Blair Murray, highlighting Gatland's mix of experience and fresh talent as Wales seeks to break their nine-test losing streak.

(With inputs from agencies.)