The players that staked late claims for Wales spots

Wales’ regional clubs gave head coach Steve Tandy late selection evidence in European competition, with Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets winning in the Challenge Cup and Cardiff pushing Northampton before losing in the Champions Cup. Tandy names his Nations Championship squad on Tuesday, with Wales due to face Japan, New Zealand and Australia in Cardiff and another southern hemisphere opponent at Twickenham.

Cardiff’s Taulupe Faletau returned from a knee injury and made 65 metres from eight first-half carries, while wing Josh Adams also appeared after injury. Ospreys scrum-half Reuben Morgan-Williams made a strong case to compete for the back-up role, running 77 metres and creating a try against Black Lion; injury to Kieran Hardy has added uncertainty at scrum-half. The article also notes Dragons’ determined win over Perpignan and says lock Ben Carter is expected to be selected.