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Centre Thomas to miss Nations Championship restart

Wales centre Ben Thomas is set to miss the Nations Championship restart, but Taulupe Faletau is expected to return before November.
Centre Thomas to miss Nations Championship restart

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Centre Thomas to miss Nations Championship restart

Ben Thomas has played fly-half and centre for Wales [Huw Evans Picture Agency]

Wed, October 14, 2026 at 4:14 PM UTC·

Dragons suffer Woodman bicep injury blow

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Winger Feyi-Waboso should be fit for England

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England call up 18-year-old Thomas Rew over brother James

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Women’s Lions to face France in Cardiff ahead of inaugural tour

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Wales and Ospreys suffer lengthy Hardy injury blow

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British & Irish Lions Women to have Cardiff warmup against France before tour of New Zealand

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Lions to make history with France game in Cardiff

The British and Irish Lions are to take on France at Cardiff's Principality Stadium before their historic three-Test 2027 tour to New Zealand.

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