Wales internationals Samson Lee and Rhys Patchell are set to miss the upcoming autumn international Test against Australia at Principality Stadium on Saturday after they failed to make sufficient progress from their respective injuries.
Ospreys winger Luke Morgan is set to make his debut for Wales after he was named in the starting line-up for the autumn international opener against Scotland to be played at Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
Scotland’s Gregor Townsend has laid down the gauntlet to stand-off Adam Hastings telling him not just to push Finn Russell for the number 10 jersey going forward, but to try and make the starting spot his own.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named Edinburgh hooker Stuart McInally as the captain for the autumn international opener against Wales to be played at Millennium Stadium this weekend.
Wales international Gethin Jenkins has confirmed that the upcoming Pro 14 clash for Cardiff Blues against Zebre on Sunday will be his final game in his playing career.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has confirmed that uncapped Blade Thomson will miss the opening game of their autumn international campaign against Wales at Millennium Stadium following his commitment with Scarlets.
Wales' next step towards the World Cup in Japan will be their forthcoming Autumn Internationals and TRU contributor Rhiannon Garth Jones has taken a look at what we might expect from Warren Gatland's side over the next month or so.
Rhys Webb is hopeful of resuming his international career with Wales despite his move to French club Toulon which makes him ineligible for national selection.