Gabriel Hamer-Webb to debut for Wales against Scotland
Josh Adams starts at left wing for Wales
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Wales have named their side for the upcoming Six Nations match against Scotland in Cardiff, handing a first international start to Gabriel Hamer-Webb as part of several lineup changes following the recent defeat to France.
Gabriel Hamer-Webb Wales Debut Start
The 25-year-old wing is selected in the starting back three alongside Louis Rees-Zammit and Josh Adams. The selection marks Hamer-Webb’s first Test appearance after impressing in training and recent club performances.
Head coach Steve Tandy confirmed the decision was based on form and adaptation within the squad, with the coaching staff seeking renewed energy ahead of the fixture.
"We feel this is the best team to take on Scotland and with a six-day turnaround you want some freshness as well going into the game," Tandy said.
"Gabe has really impressed me in the way he's attacked training, the way he's learnt, the way he's adapted and the way he's just settled into the squad. His training efforts have been outstanding".
Wales Team Changes Vs Scotland
Four changes have been made to the starting XV. Sam Costelow and Taine Plumtree are brought into the lineup, while lock Ben Carter also starts. Several players including Adam Beard, Ellis Mee, Dan Edwards and Olly Cracknell drop out of the matchday squad.
Among the replacements, Freddie Thomas, James Botham and Blair Murray are included on the bench to strengthen forward and backline cover options.
The adjustments follow a heavy defeat in the previous round, with Wales aiming for improvement after conceding more than 100 points across their opening matches in the championship.
Wales XV: 15 Louis Rees-Zammit, 14 Gabriel Hamer-Webb, 13 Eddie James, 12 Joe Hawkins, 11 Josh Adams, 10 Sam Costelow, 9 Tomos Williams, 8 Aaron Wainwright, 7 Alex Mann, 6 Taine Plumtree, 5 Ben Carter, 4 Dafydd Jenkins, 3 Tomas Francis, 2 Dewi Lake (c), 1 Rhys Carre
Reserves: 16 Ryan Elias, 17 Nicky Smith, 18 Archie Griffin, 19 Freddie Thomas, 20 James Botham, 21 Kieran Hardy, 22 Jarrod Evans, 23 Blair Murray
