Uncapped Dragons backs Aneurin Owen and Che Hope get Wales Nations Championship calls, but Taulupe Faletau misses the cut.
Wales have reached into the Dragons ranks for their November Nations Championship Tests. Uncapped backs Aneurin Owen and Che Hope have been named in the squad, and both could soon pull on the red jersey for the first time.
The bigger talking point is who is not there. Taulupe Faletau, one of the most recognisable names in Welsh rugby, has been left out of the group. His absence is a notable shift in selection and will get plenty of debate among supporters.
For Owen and Hope, the call-ups are a reward for their form at regional level and a sign that the Wales coaches are ready to look beyond the established names. Being in the squad doesn't guarantee a debut, but it puts both players inside the camp and in the conversation.
With the Nations Championship Tests on the horizon, the squad blends fresh faces with a changed look in the back division. How the new additions fit in will be one of the key stories as Wales build towards the November window.
