A hamstring injury ends Rio Dyer's November hopes, and Wales turn to in-form Scarlets winger Macs Page to fill the gap.
Wales have lost one of their wide men before a ball has been kicked. Rio Dyer has been released from the Nations Championship squad with a hamstring injury, and the coaching staff have moved quickly to replace him.
The call goes to Scarlets wing Macs Page, who gets the nod on the strength of his form at club level. It is a timely promotion for a player who has been catching eyes, and a reminder that a strong run of regional performances can still turn heads in the national setup.
For Dyer, it is a frustrating setback. He is a dynamic runner who gives Wales threat out wide, and losing him narrows the options in the back three just as the November campaign approaches. Hamstring injuries can be stubborn, so the focus now shifts to his recovery and getting him back to full fitness.
Page now has a chance to turn his club form into an international opportunity. Squad changes like this often open the door for a new face, and the Scarlets winger will want to make the most of his.
