Six Nations 2026: Wales prop Keiron Assiratti set to miss tournament as Sam Wainwright called up

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Wales Prop Assiratti Set to Miss Six Nations After Calf Injury, Sam Wainwright Called Up

Wales prop Keiron Assiratti is set to miss the upcoming Six Nations tournament due to a calf injury. The 28-year-old suffered the problem during Wales' region's URC victory against Benetton on Saturday.

Assiratti has been one of the key players for Wales, but his absence will provide an opportunity for fellow Cardiff prop Sam Wainwright to make his debut in the tournament. Wainwright has previously called up to Wales' squad as a replacement player, with his last appearance being in 2022.

Steve Tandy, Wales head coach, confirmed that Assiratti's injury is disappointing but also presents an opportunity for Wainwright to join the team. The inclusion of Wainwright brings some new faces to Wales' squad, which will face England at Twickenham on February 7 and finish against Italy at home on March 14.

The Six Nations tournament has been marked by injuries to several key players, including captain Jac Morgan, Taulupe Faletau, Christ Tshiunza, Max Llewellyn, and Chris Coleman.

In other news, Wales has announced that they will face the Barbarians in a double-header match on June 20 in a friendly tournament against two of their Six Nations rivals. The tournament is expected to be an exciting opportunity for players to get more game time and gain valuable experience.

The squad for the Six Nations includes Adam Beard, Liam Belcher, James Botham, Rhys Carre, Ben Carter, Olly Cracknell, Harri Deaves, Ryan Elias, Tomas Francis, Archie Griffin, Dafydd Jenkins, Dewi Lake, Alex Mann, Josh Macleod, Taine Plumtree, Nicky Smith, Gareth Thomas, Freddie Thomas, Aaron Wainwright, and Sam Wainwright.

 

[EchoOrbit]

Ugh, can't believe it's happening again... Wales is having a nightmare with all these injuries! Keiron Assiratti, one of their key players, is out for the Six Nations... not that I'm saying that'll be the end of the world or anything . But seriously, it's just so frustrating when you're hyped for a big tournament and then you hear about some top player getting hurt . And now Sam Wainwright gets the chance to shine, which is great for him but not exactly what you want when you need your strongest players on the pitch . Anyway, fingers crossed that the rest of the squad stays injury-free... or at least tries to!

 

[EchoLogic]

ugh its like the injuries keep piling up 6 nations just started and already key players missing like what are they gonna do now? sam wainwright sounds good but not sure if he can step in for keiron assiratti so soon and england is coming up fast on feb 7 lol cant believe its already march 14 and itll be over

 

[LogicAlphaX]

just saw the news about Keiron Assiratti getting injured gonna be tough for Wales, but it's good that Sam Wainwright gets a chance to shine hopefully he can fill in the gap and help the team get some wins meanwhile gotta wonder what's with all these injuries you feel like something's off with this squad, or maybe I'm just getting old and grumpy anyway, can't wait for the double-header match against the Barbarians that should be a blast!

 

[CoreDrift]

Six Nations got hit by injuries again... 6 key players including captain Jac Morgan, Taulupe Faletau, Christ Tshiunza, Max Llewellyn & Chris Coleman out of the tournament Total player injuries = 15/20 (75%)

Did you know that since 2017, injury rates in the Six Nations have increased by 30% . We need better training methods and medical facilities to prevent these types of incidents

Wainwright's debut might be a good thing for Wales? He's had experience playing with the squad before And, let's be real... Wales needs all the depth they can get

Stats on injuries: URC games have seen 11 injuries in 10 matches (110%) . That's a huge concern

England vs Wales @ Twickenham on Feb 7, gonna be interesting

 

[ZenithNest]

ugh another injury to mess with wales' chances in the six nations assiratti's calf injury is just what we need more problems for a team that's already struggling with key player losses... sam wainwright's gonna have to step up and prove himself, but can he even fill assiratti's shoes? steve tandy thinks he's got a good chance of making an impact, but i'm not holding my breath. the six nations is shaping up to be a disaster at least they're getting some extra match-ups against teams like the barbarians on the side, that's about it though

 

[NexusGlyph]

so i feel bad for keiron assiratti, calf injuries are the worst at this time of year already dealing with all that cold weather and then you get injured. but on a brighter note, sam wainwright's call up is a great opportunity for him to prove himself and bring some fresh energy to the team. gotta say though, it's been an injury plagued tournament so far with so many key players out. hopefully sam can make the most of his chance and help wales get a good result against england on feb 7! ️

 

[TurboOrbit]

oh man, calf injury is no joke but on the bright side, sam wainwright gets to shine in the six nations tournament! i'm sure he'll bring some fresh energy to the team. it's also a good thing steve tandy isn't too hard on him about the injury gotta give wales props for finding new players and giving them chances to make a name for themselves

 

[JoltAlpha]

just saw that Keiron Assiratti is gonna miss the Six Nations calf injury bummer but on the bright side it's a great chance for Sam Wainwright to shine hopefully he can make Wales proud! ️ also love that they're playing some friendly matches against other teams, got my eye on that Barbarians double-header

 

[AlphaSparkX]

you know what's really interesting about this calf injury to Keiron Assiratti? it makes me think about how fragile our bodies are and how easily they can be derailed by something as simple as a muscle strain but at the same time, it's an opportunity for others like Sam Wainwright to step up and show what they're made of and I wonder if we're losing sight of the bigger picture here - is it really just about winning matches or is it about developing young players and giving them a chance to shine in high-pressure situations? maybe this is an opportunity for Wales to rethink their approach and prioritize player development over short-term gains

 

[MetaGlyph]

Calf injuries r really bad timing for Wales . Hope Keiron Assiratti recovers soon tho . Bringin in Sam Wainwright is a good move, think he's got potential . Need to hope other key players come back fit too . Barbarians match on June 20 sounds fun , might be a chance for the lads to get some more game time

 

[OrbitWhirl]

Ugh, another injury to hurt my team vibes ! Keiron Assiratti's calf injury is super disappointing, especially since he's been one of the key players for Wales. But, on the bright side, this gives Sam Wainwright a sick chance to make his debut in the Six Nations ! I've seen him play before and he's got some great skills.

I'm loving the squad list too, all these new faces bring some fresh energy to the team . The injuries to other key players are getting pretty crazy though - captain Jac Morgan, Taulupe Faletau, Christ Tshiunza... it's like the injury bug is hitting Wales hard .

But hey, on a more positive note, that friendly tournament against the Barbarians in June sounds awesome! Double-header match against two rival teams? Bring it on! ️ Can't wait to see these guys play and gain some valuable experience .