Basham starts for Wales against All Blacks as Wainwright ruled out
Wales number eight Taine Basham will start his first international for four years as he replaces the injured Aaron Wainwright against New Zealand.
Wales number eight Taine Basham will replace the injured Aaron Wainwright for the Nations Championship match against New Zealand on Saturday. Basham returns to the back row, alongside James Botham and Jac Morgan, replacing Alex Mann and Adam Beard. Leicester wing Gabriel Hamer-Webb earns his second cap, replacing Josh Adams, who has been in excellent form for Cardiff.
Lock Adam Beard earns his 69th cap after playing for France in the previous match. Wales aims to improve their line-out after losing six penalties to Japan in their previous match. Wales has not beaten New Zealand since 1953, with the All Blacks currently leading the series 34-1. Head coach Steve Tandy is determined for Wales to elevate their performance and deliver a ruthless, 80-minute display against the world's top team.
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