The Prem talents hunting Wales breakthroughs

Exeter's Kane James and Bath's Louie Hennessey are aiming to make an impression with Wales in November's Nations Championship. Louie Hennessey and Kane James have both won their first Wales caps in 2026 Established internationals Jac Morgan, Dewi Lake and Aaron Wainwright have hit the ground running after summer moves to England, but a pair of Prem prospects are looking to make an impression as they come back to Wales. Exeter back-row forward Kane James and Bath centre Louie Hennessey are currently with their clubs after spending the start of the week in the Wales camp. The one-cappers are in a 14-strong contingent in Steve Tandy's squad for the Nations Championship who are employed in England.

While Morgan, Lake, Wainwright, Tomos Williams and Nicky Smith moved over the border as seasoned Test players, James and Hennessey have earned international chances as Cardiff boys who have been developed in England. The pair will return to Wales next week with the aim of winning caps against Japan, New Zealand, Australia and another southern hemisphere opponent. They also know they have their work cut out against strong competition. James is fighting for a spot in Wales' strongest department, with Morgan and Wainwright nailed-on starters against Japan, fitness permitting. James Botham, Alex Mann, Taine Basham and Taine Plumtree are the other contenders as 21-year-old