League convert Regan Grace to make debut for Wales against Queensland Reds
Grace scored 89 tries for St Helens in his league career.
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Rugby league convert Regan Grace has been named to make his union debut for Wales against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Friday.
Despite playing only two senior games of rugby union for his club Bath, the 27-year-old will feature on the wing for Warren Gatland’s side in the outing against the Australian Super Rugby club.
Grace, who scored 89 tries for St Helens during a league career that saw him feature in three Grand Final-winning teams, is under contract with Bath until the end of next season.
He switched codes in 2022 but ruptured his Achilles tendon ahead of joining French Top 14 club Racing 92 and he did not play for them at all after suffering an injury relapse six months later.
Grace then linked up with Bath to continue his rehabilitation and he played in friendlies earlier this year against Leinster and Gloucester as he returned to full fitness.
Grace was called into Wales’ training squad less than a week before his departure to Sydney.
Loose-head prop Kemsley Mathias, hooker Evan Lloyd, No 8 Mackenzie Martin and centre Eddie James will also make their debut for the national side.
Wales squad:
15. Cameron Winnett14. Rio Dyer13. Nick Tompkins12. Eddie James11. Regan Grace10. Sam Costelow9. Gareth Davies1. Kemsley Mathias2. Evan Lloyd3. Archie Griffin4. Matthew Screech5. Cory Hill6. Christ Tshiunza7. Taine Plumtree8. Mackenzie Martin
Replacements:
16. Efan Daniel17. Corey Domachowski18. Harri O’Connor19. Dafydd Jenkins20. Tommy Reffell21. Kieran Hardy22. Ben Thomas23. Mason Grady