Gatland turns to Plumtree for answers
02/03/2025 06:52 AM
Loose forward Taine Plumtree has been called up by Wales boss Warren Gatland for the injured Aaron Wainwright in the buildup to Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Italy.
No 8 Wainwright suffered a facial injury in a record 43-0 defeat to France in Paris last week, a disastrous start to the Welsh’s championship campaign.
Centre Owen Watkins is also undergoing assessment for a knee issue from the same match.
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"Scarlets back row Taine Plumtree has been called up to the Wales senior men's squad while Aaron Wainwright continues his recovery from a facial injury sustained during Friday night's opening match of the 2025 Six Nations against France," reads a Welsh Rugby Union statement.
"Ospreys centre Owen Watkin continues to undergo assessment on a knee injury also sustained during Friday's match. Tighthead prop WillGriff John [Sale Sharks] has re-joined the squad in Nice."
Wales' 13th consecutive defeat has left Gatland under huge pressure and the Azzurri, fresh off a strong performance against Scotland, will sense an opportunity in Rome this week.
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