Keiron Assiratti released from Wales squad with replacement called up

Keiron Assiratti has been released from Wales’ Guinness Six Nations squad after picking up a calf injury in Cardiff’s United Rugby Championship victory over Benetton at the weekend.

The tighthead has been replaced by his Cardiff club-mate Sam Wainwright in the Wales squad, who assembled on Monday in preparation for their Six Nations campaign, which begins on February 7 against England at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium.

Wales have not specified how long the 19-cap Assiratti will be sidelined for, but it seems likely that he will miss the opening round of the Championship against England.

The 27-year-old Wainwright will now be looking to add to his four Wales caps.

Wales head coach Steve Tandy said: “It’s obviously disappointing for Keiron, but that gives an opportunity for Sam and we’re delighted for him to join the group.”

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Updated Wales squad
Forwards (20)
Adam Beard (Montpellier – 61 caps)
Liam Belcher (Cardiff Rugby – 4 caps)
James Botham (Cardiff Rugby – 18 caps)
Rhys Carre (Saracens – 23 caps)
Ben Carter (Dragons – 14 caps)
Olly Cracknell (Leicester Tigers – 2 caps)
Harri Deaves (Ospreys – 1 cap)
Ryan Elias (Scarlets – 44 caps)
Tomas Francis (Provence Rugby – 77 caps)
Archie Griffin (Bath Rugby – 11 caps)
Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs – 26 caps)
Dewi Lake (Ospreys – 26 caps) captain
Alex Mann (Cardiff Rugby – 11 caps)
Josh Macleod (Scarlets – 4 caps)
Taine Plumtree (Scarlets – 11 caps)
Nicky Smith (Leicester Tigers – 58 caps)
Gareth Thomas (Ospreys – 44 caps)
Freddie Thomas (Gloucester Rugby – 7 caps)
Aaron Wainwright (Dragons – 62 caps)
Sam Wainwright (Cardiff Rugby – 4 caps)

Backs (18)
Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby – 65 caps)
Sam Costelow (Scarlets – 19 caps)
Dan Edwards (Ospreys – 7 caps)
Jarrod Evans (Harlequins – 14 caps)
Mason Grady (Cardiff Rugby – 15 caps)
Kieran Hardy (Ospreys – 28 caps)
Gabriel Hamer-Webb (Leicester Tigers – uncapped)
Joe Hawkins (Scarlets – 7 caps)
Louie Hennessey (Bath Rugby – uncapped)
Eddie James (Scarlets – 4 caps)
Ellis Mee (Scarlets – 4 caps)
Reuben Morgan-Williams (Ospreys – 2 caps)
Blair Murray (Scarlets – 14 caps)
Louis Rees-Zammit (Bristol Bears – 35 caps)
Tom Rogers (Scarlets – 13 caps)
Ben Thomas (Cardiff Rugby – 17 caps)
Owen Watkin (Ospreys – 43 caps)
Tomos Williams (Gloucester Rugby – 67 caps)