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Wales wing Adams targets third World Cup

Wales wing Josh Adams is nearing full fitness in time for the autumn internationals and looking forward to a World Cup trip to Australia next year.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 3:51 AM
Wales wing Adams targets third World Cup
Key Things to Know
  • Josh Adams is targeting selection for a third Rugby World Cup with Wales in Australia next year.
  • Adams was the top try scorer at the 2019 tournament in Japan with seven tries.
  • The 31-year-old wing expects to return to club action for Cardiff in October following a calf injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Wales and Cardiff wing Josh Adams has expressed his strong desire to feature in a third Rugby World Cup, aiming to travel to Australia for next year's tournament. The 31-year-old was previously the leading try scorer at the 2019 World Cup in Japan and also competed in the 2023 tournament. Wales are scheduled to begin their campaign against Zimbabwe in Adelaide on October 2, followed by pool matches against Tonga and England.

Adams is currently working his way back from a calf injury that sidelined him from Wales' defeat against South Africa in July and Cardiff's early season fixtures. He confirmed he is back in training and expects to return for Cardiff in October, putting him on track for Wales' upcoming Nations Championship matches in November.

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