Wales name six uncapped players in 48-man squad for summer fixtures

James, 21, is a former England Under-20 World Cup winner who was born in Pembrokeshire and grew up in Cardiff.

At 16, he went to Sedbergh School in Cumbria, considered one of the best rugby schools in England.

After playing for Wales Under-18s, James earned 19 caps for England Under-20s and was part of a World Rugby U20 Championship.

James, who can play as a flanker or number eight, has joined Exeter and has been a squad regular this season.

He was touted as a potential bowler for the Six Nations, but injured his ankle just 12 minutes into the Challenge Cup win over Cardiff in January. He has since been sidelined, but is expected to return in late May.

“He’s Welsh,” said Tandy.

“I spoke to Ken when I arrived, went down to see him and stayed in touch, he’s a great guy.

“He’s focused on what he wants to be. We’re very lucky to have Kane. He’s very motivated to play for us.”

“Probably the biggest thing I like about Ken is he can play anywhere in the back row.

“He’s got pace, he’s explosive and he’s intelligent in the way he sees things so there’s a lot to like about Kane and how he attacks.”

Bradley, 23, was born in south London and went to school in Epsom but qualified for Wales through his Newport-born mother, while older brother Gwilym played for Cardiff.

He played for Wales Under-20s and formed a center partnership with Louis Hennessy, who is also now in the senior squad and made his Test debut in the 2026 Six Nations.

Woodman, 22, was called up to the Six Nations squad while Keady, 29, has been in impressive form for the Dragons this season.

KD’s call-up comes 10 years after he was a key part of the Under-20 Grand Slam winning team.

Barratt, 23, has previously trained with Wales, while Warren, 26, has been part of the senior squad, but is yet to be capped.