Jenkins named in Wales' 2025 Quilter Nations Series squad

Exeter Chiefs lock Dafydd Jenkins has been named in the Welsh squad for the 2025 Quilter Nations Series.

Jenkins, who returned from a back injury at the outset of the season, has had crucial performances in Chiefs' opening PREM games, helping his side to a fifth place position in the league.

The 22-year-old became the second youngest man to captain his country in 2024 and is included in the 39-player squad, the first that new head coach Steve Tandy has selected.

On his selection, Jenkins said: "I'm very grateful to be given another opportunity to represent my country as it's something I take a lot of pride in."

The 2025 autumn schedule for Wales includes Argentina [Nov 9], Japan [Nov 15], New Zealand [Nov 22] and South Africa [Nov 29]. All games will be available to watch on TNT Sports.

Of the 744 caps across the squad, Jenkins makes up 23 while former Chiefs Joe Hawkins [5 caps] and Danny Southworth [uncapped] are both also included in the squad.