Wales’ Guinness Six Nations campaign has seen an uncapped replacement called up by head coach Warren Gatland, with prop Harri O’Connor getting the nod. The 23-year-old Scarlets forward joins Gatland’s squad as they prepare for a crucial clash against Ireland in Dublin next Saturday.
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While O’Connor has previously made an appearance as a replacement in a non-cap game between Wales and the Barbarians earlier this season, he has yet to feature at the Test level. His inclusion comes on the heels of Bath prop Archie Griffin’s withdrawal from the squad due to a knee injury sustained during his Wales debut against England at Twickenham.
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O’Connor’s addition bolsters Wales’ front row options, joining experienced Harlequins tighthead Dillon Lewis, who was called up earlier this month. With Griffin sidelined, O’Connor will be eager to seize the opportunity and make his mark on the international stage as Wales looks to make a statement against Ireland.
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