Wales lose Exeter lock Jenkins for summer Tests
Wales trim their squad for the Nations Championship after losing Exeter lock Dafydd Jenkins to injury.
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"We're really disappointed to lose Daf as a player and a person he's a massive part of this squad."
— Matt Sherratt , Athlete
"We have selected a squad of 33 players for the Nations Championship to mirror what will be required for the World Cup in 2027."
— Steve Tandy , Athlete
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Wales trim their squad for the Nations Championship after losing Exeter lock Dafydd Jenkins to injury.
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