Dragons wing Rio Dyer has been released from the Wales squad due to a hamstring injury, with Scarlets back Macs Page called up as his replacement. Dyer, who earned his 24th cap last autumn, suffered the injury while scoring against Ospreys and will return to Rodney Parade for rehabilitation. His absence opens the door for uncapped Page, who despite a head injury last Saturday, has been selected.
Page scored his fifth try of the season in Cape Town before being concussed. Wales kicking coach Alex Davies praised Dyer’s form and described Page as an all-action player with power, pace, and a strong kicking game. Page joins a competitive back three alongside Louis Rees-Zammit, Tom Rogers, Josh Adams, and others.
Wales face Japan, New Zealand, and Australia in the Nations Championship, with finals at Twickenham. Scarlets fly-half Sam Costelow has returned to training, while Dragons lock Ben Carter is recovering from a head injury.
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