Teddy Williams. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)
By Paul Jones
Lock Ben Carter has been released from Wales’ Autumn Nations Series squad after suffering a knee injury and will be replaced by Cardiff’s Teddy Williams.
Dragons skipper Carter was hurt during training, the Welsh Rugby Union said.
Carter, who has won 12 caps, would potentially have challenged for a place in Wales’ match-day 23 when they tackle opening autumn opponents Fiji on November 10.
“Dragons RFC will release further information on Ben Carter in due course and thank supporters for their well wishes,” Carter’s regional team said.
Bad luck for Ben Carter and best wishes to him for his recovery from a knee injury.
A deserved call-up for Teddy Williams who is having a fine season with Cardiff. https://t.co/zWkglbbnTV— Simon Thomas Rugby (@simonrug) October 30, 2024
Carter has been replaced in the squad by Cardiff forward Williams, who made his Test debut against South Africa in a warm-up for the 2023 World Cup.
Wales, without a Test win since defeating Georgia 13 months ago, also face Australia and the Springboks during the autumn schedule.
The WRU has confirmed that the Principality Stadium roof will be closed for all three games, with Wales tackling the Wallabies on November 17 and South Africa six days later.
