Ellis Jenkins has been released back to Cardiff for their two matches in South Africa over the next two weekends due to Josh Navidi’s call-up; Jenkins started Wales’ opening defeat to Ireland but was not in the matchday squad for the subsequent win over Scotland and loss to England
Last Updated: 06/03/22 12:34pm
Josh Navidi returns to the Wales squad for their final two Six Nations fixtures against France and Italy
Josh Navidi has been added to the Wales squad for the remainder of the Six Nations.
The British and Irish Lions flanker required shoulder surgery after being forced off eight minutes into Cardiff’s Rugby Championship match against the Bulls in October. But the 31-year-old returned to action in the defeat to Ulster on Friday night, playing the full 80 minutes in Belfast.Navidi’s addition to the squad comes ahead of Wales’ home clash with Grand Slam-chasing France on Friday. Wales currently sit fifth in the Six Nations table and will welcome Italy to Cardiff for their closing fixture. Six Nations Championship – Fixtures Round Four March 11 at 8pm Wales vs France March 12 at 2.15pm Italy vs Scotland …