Wales name 39-man autumn squad with Rees-Zammit and Morgan as captain

Steve Tandy named a 39-player Wales squad on Tuesday for the autumn internationals, selecting a group that includes the return of winger Louis Rees-Zammit and names Jac Morgan as captain ahead of four Tests at the Principality Stadium in November. Wales open against Argentina on November 9, then face Japan on November 15, New Zealand on November 22 and world champions South Africa on November 29.

The squad, assembled to begin camp on Monday 27 October, contains 22 forwards and 17 backs and has an average age of 26. Tandy’s first full selection as head coach features five uncapped players and several recalls, reflecting a blend of youth and experience as Wales prepare for a demanding schedule. Tandy said, "It’s been really exciting going through the whole process and realising how many good players we’ve got," and added the priority on arrival will be "getting us connected and getting us nice and tight in around what we want to be."

Rees-Zammit, 24, returns to the national fold after a two-year absence during which he pursued opportunities in American football with the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars. He rejoined rugby with a season-long deal at Bristol Bears in...