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Wales international spots World Cup problem and Springboks hero’s career on line

The latest rugby stories making headlines on Monday, October 12

By Mathew Davies · Wales Online

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 6:28 AM

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Scott Baldwin urged Wales to recall Gareth Davies from retirement, while Bongi Mbonambi faces disciplinary action at Sharks.
Baldwin expressed concerns over Wales' scrum-half depth behind first-choice selection Tomos Williams.
Mbonambi is awaiting a ruling regarding an alleged breach of team rules during a pre-season camp.

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Former Wales hooker Scott Baldwin has urged Wales coach Steve Tandy to convince Gareth Davies to come out of retirement for next year's Rugby World Cup, pointing to a lack of depth behind Tomos Williams at scrum-half. Baldwin praised the 36-year-old's influential performance off the bench in the Scarlets' 27-26 victory over Benetton.

Meanwhile, Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi faces uncertainty regarding his Sharks future as he awaits the outcome of a disciplinary hearing over alleged misconduct. Mbonambi is currently sidelined from training after reportedly breaching team rules during a pre-season camp at Bayala Private Safari Lodges.

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