Wales have named their team to face New Zealand in Cardiff this weekend, with Gabriel Hamer-Webb handed just his second cap as Steve Tandy makes four changes.
Despite scoring twice against Japan last week, there's no place for Josh Adams in the starting side - with Leicester wing Hamer-Webb the only change in the backline. WalesOnline understands there was a plan to rest Adams at some point in the autumn - with Hamer-Webb always likely to be the next option.
However, given his performance last week, it's still a big decision to make ahead of the clash with New Zealand.
Hamer-Webb returns after debut
Hamer-Webb hasn't featured for Wales since his debut against Scotland in the Six Nations, although he has been in fine try-scoring form for Leicester since then.
As reported earlier in the week, Aaron Wainwright misses out through a calf injury - handing Taine Basham his first Wales cap in over two years. His last Wales appearance came against England in the 2024 Six Nations, while you'd have to go even further back for his last start at Test level.
That was against the same opponents in the 2022 Six Nations. This isn't the first time Basham has been thrown in to face New Zealand - with Wayne Pivac handing him his first start in international rugby against New Zealand back in the autumn of 2021.
His strong carrying made an impact that day, with Tandy hoping he will produce similar in Wainwright's absence.
Beard and Botham start
Elsewhere, Adam Beard returns to the starting XV, with Ben Carter moving to the bench, while there's also a start for James Botham in the back-row.
Alex Mann misses out completely, with Taine Plumtree brought onto the bench.
Tomas Francis had been expected to start, only for Wales to confirm that the tighthead prop has been released from the squad.
The 34-year-old, who did media duties on Tuesday, has since picked up a knee injury in training.
Front-row changes
Cardiff prop Keiron Assiratti has been called up to the squad, with Dragons tighthead Dillon Lewis promoted to the bench this weekend.
There's also change in the loosehead cover, with Gareth Thomas replacing Rhys Carre on the bench.
Wales: Blair Murray; Louis Rees-Zammit, Eddie James, Max Llewellyn, Gabriel Hamer-Webb; Sam Costelow, Tomos Williams; Nicky Smith, Dewi Lake (c), Archie Griffin, Dafydd Jenkins, Adam Beard, James Botham, Jac Morgan, Taine Basham.
Replacements: Ryan Elias, Gareth Thomas, Dillon Lewis, Ben Carter, Taine Plumtree, Reuben Morgan-Williams, Dan Edwards, Louie Hennessey.
