Aaron Wainwright a doubt for Wales against All Blacks

Wales assistant coach Dan Lydiate has confirmed that Aaron Wainwright is facing an injury concern ahead of the upcoming match against the All Blacks. While Wainwright has not been officially excluded from the squad for the weekend, his participation remains uncertain.

Lydiate stated, "He picked up a bit of a knock, it's a minor injury and he's walking around in a boot at the minute, but it's more precautionary." The assistant coach noted that medical staff are working rapidly to assist his recovery, describing the player as typically robust.

Regarding the potential impact of his absence, Lydiate remarked, "He's such a leader in terms of his ball-carrying ability and a quality player like Aaron is a potential loss because you want your best players on the field." Lydiate added that should Wainwright be unavailable, it would provide a chance for another squad member, saying, "If that is the case, it will give someone else an opportunity, and you never know, we might find the next Aaron Wainwright."