Dewi Lake: Wales Focus | Rugby World Cup 2023
Captain Ryan Lake steps up to fill the Wales captaincy role, a position he previously held, as Jac Morgan joins the British and Irish Lions tour. With Morgan’s absence,Lake assumes leadership,guiding the team as they prepare for upcoming matches. Six uncapped players join the Welsh squad, creating opportunities and a new dynamic for Wales. Lake’s resilience and optimism shine as he emphasizes team unity, especially with new players. His own journey, marked by injuries, fuels his dedication to the team’s success. News Directory 3 reports on Lake’s determination to build strong relationships within the squad, emphasizing understanding and cohesion. The team’s focus is now on Japan. Discover what’s next for the Welsh team.
Lake to Fill Wales Captaincy Role After Morgan’s Lions selection
Updated June 28, 2025
Ryan Lake is set to reprise his role as wales captain, a position he previously held during the summer tour of Australia and autumn international matches in 2024. This prospect arises as Jac Morgan,a close friend of Lake,earned a spot on the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia. Scrum-half Tomos Williams is the only other Welshman joining Morgan.
Lake expressed his support for Morgan’s selection. The Ospreys hooker’s own aspirations for the Lions were impacted by a bicep injury during the Six Nations, sidelining him for the tournament’s initial games and limiting him to replacement appearances against Scotland and England.
This setback is the latest in a string of injuries that have restricted lake to 20 caps. Despite these challenges, lake remains optimistic. He emphasized the importance of team unity, especially with six uncapped players joining the 33-man squad in Japan. The team has spent the past month building relationships and understanding each other’s strengths.
“I was just proud of him and happy for him,” Lake said of Morgan. “We came through together and have done a lot together. To see his name read out was amazing…we all expressed how happy and proud we all were.”
“It’s tough, but things happen for a reason I guess,” said Lake regarding his injuries.”But I’m feeling good and my body’s feeling good.”
“We’ve trained well and hard,” lake added. “It’s kind of a new group so a lot of time has gone into just building relationships. Having a certain understanding of each other and how thay work has been important.”
What’s next
Wales will continue their preparations in Japan, focusing on integrating the new players and solidifying team cohesion under Lake’s leadership. The team aims to leverage this period to build a strong foundation for upcoming matches.