Woodman and Assiratti join Wales' Six Nations squad

Cardiff's Keiron Assiratti and Dragons' Ryan Woodman have been added to Steve Tandy's Wales squad who resume their Six Nations campaign in Ireland on Friday.

1 Mar, 12:40 — 1 Mar, 12:54

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Why this matters

The Six Nations Championship is one of the most prestigious annual rugby tournaments in the Northern Hemisphere, featuring the national teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. Adding new players mid-campaign, especially younger talents like Woodman and Assiratti, often signals a response to injuries, a desire to refresh the squad, or an opportunity to blood new players for future development, highlighting the ongoing strategic adjustments within the Welsh national team.

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Key entities

Keiron AssirattiWales squad player Ryan WoodmanWales squad player Steve TandyWales coach WalesNational rugby team Six NationsMajor rugby tournament CardiffRugby club DragonsRugby club IrelandHost of next match

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First report: BBC · 1 Mar, 12:40|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 13m|Window: 13m

BBC1 Mar, 12:40First to report