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[@simonrug](/creator/twitter/simonrug)
"Just had a good chat with new Wales squad member Brodie Coghlan down at Rodney Parade. Its fair to say the uncapped Dragons hooker is absolutely buzzing at his call up. Great to see how much representing Wales still means to young players"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1981309605889056786) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-23T10:39Z 47.6K followers, 4242 engagements


"It was also revealing to hear that Wales head coach Steve Tandy rang Brodie Coghlan personally to tell him the good news. An early indication of the hands-on man management style we can expect from Tandy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1981309611358421420) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-23T10:39Z 47.6K followers, 16.9K engagements


"The Wales autumn squad selection sees recalls for Louis Rees-Zammit Callum Sheedy Joe Hawkins Jacob Beetham Rhys Davies Rio Dyer Jarrod Evans Max Llewellyn and Nick Tompkins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980606797963559237) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-21T12:07Z 47.6K followers, 9042 engagements


"So we could be looking at a Wales pack of Smith Lake Griffin Beard Jenkins Wainwright Faletau Morgan. Then maybe a back-line of Williams Edwards Thomas Llewellyn LRZ Adams Murray. Something like that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980699311697785039) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-21T18:14Z 47.6K followers, 17.5K engagements


"Here's another plug for my interview with the Scarlets' South African flanker Jarrod Taylor who is impressing back on home soil. It's the Sharks next up for him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980985488598348226) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-22T13:12Z 47.6K followers, 10.1K engagements


"Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia has returned home to New Zealand for personal reasons so Kiwi defence coach Dale MacLeod has stepped up to the lead role ahead of Saturdays game against the Ospreys at Rodney Parade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1981296491365851296) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-23T09:47Z 47.6K followers, 7866 engagements


"And then there were four"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1981439512715948133) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-23T19:16Z 47.6K followers, 45.4K engagements


"Heres my interview with Dragons and Wales back row star Aaron Wainwright ahead of tomorrow nights big derby clash with Cardiff at Rodney Parade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1978874001251537036) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-16T17:21Z 47.6K followers, 3525 engagements


"Interesting to see Morgan Morse being employed on the openside flank. That's one big back row the Ospreys have picked for Saturday's clash with Glasgow in Bridgend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1979141616729260475) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-17T11:05Z 47.6K followers, 8860 engagements


"Three Welsh try scorers Nicky Smith Tommy Reffell and Olly Cracknell"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1979660100559401285) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-18T21:25Z 47.6K followers, 14.9K engagements


"@CardiffRugbyWeb I think Freddie Thomas will make it as a hybrid 5/6"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980345092180439147) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-20T18:47Z 47.6K followers, XXX engagements


"@CardiffRugbyWeb I do recall deals being done in the past with French-based stars being released back to their clubs by Wales on certain in-window weeks in return for having them for an out of window Test. But probably still a long shot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980348141150060684) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-20T18:59Z 47.6K followers, XXX engagements


"Overall URC player stats. Tries: X - Tom Bowen (Cardiff)/Louis Lynagh (Benetton) Carries: XX - Alun Lawrence (Cardiff) Defenders Beaten: XX - Sebastian de Klerk (Bulls) Metres: XXX - Sebastian de Klerk (Bulls) Kicks in Play: XX - Callum Sheedy (Cardiff)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980593210851278866) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-21T11:13Z 47.6K followers, 1966 engagements


"Tackles: XX - Fineen Wycherley (Munster)/Shane Lewis-Hughes (Dragons) Turnovers Won: X - Mirco Spagnolo (Benetton) Lineouts Won: XX - Marvin Orie (Sharks) Lineout Steals: X - Alex Soroka (Leinster)/Sam Skinner (Edinburgh) Passes: XXX - Nico Steyn (Lions)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980593212361445763) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-21T11:13Z 47.6K followers, 1106 engagements


"@CharlieFelix @AlanDymock Flanker Gwilym Evans - who played BUCS Super Rugby for Cardiff University - made his league debut for the Ospreys on the weekend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980597139026624748) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-21T11:28Z 47.6K followers, 1485 engagements


"Wales head coach Steve Tandy on Will Rowlands following his retirement from international rugby: Will has been an amazing servant for the game in Welsh rugby. He's been an outstanding player and a great human being in the environment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980599638064508945) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-21T11:38Z 47.6K followers, 1902 engagements


"A quick reminder that the Wales squad for the autumn internationals will be named at 1pm. It will be fascinating to see what kind of player Steve Tandy goes for amid the close calls. The back row selection will be particularly revealing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980603332084269204) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-21T11:53Z 47.6K followers, 2707 engagements


"Many thanks to @scarlets_rugby for running my interview with Jarrod Taylor. Back on home soil the South African flanker had arguably his best game for the club on the weekend against the Lions. Now he takes on the Sharks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980604247298220493) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-21T11:57Z 47.6K followers, 1725 engagements


"BREAKING: Saracens prop Rhys Carre has been included in the Wales squad for the autumn internationals following confirmation by the Professional Rugby Board that he is eligible for selection"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980605933563642299) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-21T12:03Z 47.6K followers, 23.6K engagements


"@mjwilliamsbrand He has been outstanding over the past XX months but hard to leave out Faletau or Wainwright"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980608874852811221) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-21T12:15Z 47.6K followers, XXX engagements


"@ElisabethMatth1 Leaves XX players for that game against South Africa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980616781090672695) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-21T12:46Z 47.6K followers, XXX engagements


"@illhavetheduck It will be fascinating to see how he is employed in the autumn. A real force of nature"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980619394037227615) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-21T12:57Z 47.6K followers, XXX engagements


"@Richard99366022 Indeed. It was my first breaking news one on the squad as it was a big news line"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980622286786031839) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-21T13:08Z 47.6K followers, XX engagements


"Heres the make-up of the 39-strong Wales squad by clubs. There are XX players selected who are based outside of Wales. X - Cardiff & Ospreys X - Dragons X - Scarlets X - Gloucester X - Saracens & Bath X - Bristol Exeter Leicester Harlequins Montpellier"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980623432472498333) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-21T13:13Z 47.6K followers, 6643 engagements


"@CardiffRFCfan Harri Millard will be available to start at XX against Edinburgh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980651143652127090) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-21T15:03Z 47.6K followers, XXX engagements


"@eddie_5k @GreggC_CC The key is whether a fair and reasonable contract offer was made. Thats obviously a subjective point of detail"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980761558570684747) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-21T22:22Z 47.6K followers, XXX engagements


"Here's a piece I have done on versatile Scotland squad member Dylan Richardson who will be a man Cardiff will have to watch out for when they take on Edinburgh at the Arms Park on Saturday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980983722469175537) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-22T13:04Z 47.6K followers, 2777 engagements


"Confirmation from Wales that Cardiff full-back Cam Winnett (groin) and Ospreys winger Keelan Giles (calf) were both unavailable for selection for the autumn squad due to injuries"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1980642949777231923) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-21T14:30Z 47.6K followers, 12K engagements


"@pooler5 I do think there was a genuine desire by the executive to cut numbers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonrug/status/1981453655044710676) [@simonrug](/creator/x/simonrug) 2025-10-23T20:12Z 47.6K followers, 2973 engagements