Wales Names Starting XV for Argentina Match

Wales head coach Steve Tandy has named his first starting lineup for the national team, selecting a blend of experienced players and recent returnees for Sunday's Autumn Nations Series opener against Argentina at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The match, set to kick off at 3:10 p.m. GMT, marks the beginning of a challenging November schedule that also includes fixtures against Japan, New Zealand and South Africa.

Tandy, who took over earlier this year after Warren Gatland's departure, has opted for continuity in the back three, retaining fullback Blair Murray, wing Tom Rogers and wing Josh Adams from Wales' 31-22 victory over Japan in Kobe this summer. That win ended an 18-match losing streak and served as the final game under interim coach Matt Sherratt. In the centers, Ben Thomas and Max Llewellyn form the midfield partnership, with flyhalf Dan Edwards and scrumhalf Tomos Williams directing play from the halves. Williams, along with openside flanker and captain Jac Morgan, are making their first appearances for Wales since the 2025 Six Nations, following strong showings on the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.

The forward pack features loosehead prop Rhys Carré, who...