Have Wales got their midfield partnership right?
Ben Thomas and Max Llewellyn have another chance as midfield partners as Wales finish the season in South Africa.
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"The centre partnership probably hasn't fired as we hoped it would after the promise shown at the end of the Six Nations."
— Jonathan Davies , Athlete
"At the moment Wales are lacking a bit of go-forward."
— Gareth Anscombe , Athlete
Key People
Ben Thomas is a player for Cardiff who made his Wales debut in 2021.
Eddie James is a rugby centre playing for the Wales national team.
Gareth Anscombe is a rugby player who has played for the Wales national team.
Joe Hawkins is a centre who plays rugby union and is a member of the Wales national team.
Jonathan Davies is a former rugby player and commentator.
Max Llewellyn is a Welsh rugby player who plays as a center.
Head coach of Wales.
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Ben Thomas and Max Llewellyn have another chance as midfield partners as Wales finish the season in South Africa.
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