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Bolter handed late Wales audition as 25-stone monster unleashed on Welsh stars

The Champions Cup returns on Friday night, with a large Welsh contingent in action for Gloucester against Bordeaux-Begles

By Ben James · Wales Online

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 12:11 PM

Key Things to Know

Deian Gwynne will start for Gloucester against Bordeaux-Begles in a late bid for Wales squad selection.
Bordeaux-Begles have selected 25-stone Tongan forward Ben Tameifuna at lock for Friday's match at Kingsholm.
Wales captain Dewi Lake and vice-captain Jac Morgan are both named in Gloucester's starting lineup.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Wales Under-20s captain Deian Gwynne will make his first Gloucester start on Friday against Bordeaux-Begles, providing a late chance to impress Wales head coach Steve Tandy before the autumn squad announcement. Gwynne starts in the back row alongside Jac Morgan, with Wales captain Dewi Lake also leading the Gallagher Premiership side at Kingsholm.

Opponents Bordeaux-Begles feature 25-stone Tongan prop Ben Tameifuna selected at lock alongside Cameron Woki. The French champions are missing injured fly-half Matthieu Jalibert, prompting Maxime Lucu to shift to fly-half, while Tom Willis anchors Bordeaux's back row.

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Bolter handed late Wales audition as 25-stone monster unleashed on Welsh stars

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