Mason Grady Ruled Out of Wales’ Autumn Campaign Due to Injury

Mason Grady, who has featured for Wales at both wing and centre, will miss the team’s remaining autumn matches and faces uncertainty regarding his participation in the opening fixture of the 2025 Six Nations, scheduled against France in Paris on Friday, January 31. The adaptable three-quarter sustained ankle damage early in Wales’ loss to Fiji last Sunday, necessitating his departure from the field and requiring subsequent surgery. Wales head coach Warren Gatland commented on the injury, stating, “It was disappointing. When we looked at it, it looked pretty innocuous. He’s got a fracture. The medics think it might have been an old stress fracture that has ruptured when he’s hit the ground. It wasn’t in the tackle situation. It’s going to keep him out for a number of weeks.” The injury to the 22-year-old player also presents a setback for Cardiff, as their European Challenge Cup campaign is set to commence in December, followed by United Rugby Championship Welsh derbies during the festive season. Fly-half Sam Costelow took Grady’s place on the wing, playing out of his usual position, in the 17th minute of the match against Fiji. Subsequently, Wales coach Warren Gatland indicated that scrum-half Ellis Bevan would have been a more appropriate replacement for his Cardiff teammate. Blair Murray, Rio Dyer, Josh Hathaway, and Tom Rogers are the wingers currently competing for starting positions in the upcoming match against Australia in Cardiff on Sunday, November 17. The forwards include: Nicky Smith, Gareth Thomas, Kemsley Mathias, Ryan Elias, Dewi Lake, Evan Lloyd, Henry Thomas, Keiron Assiratti, Archie Griffin, Freddie Thomas, Christ Tshiunza, Ben Carter, Will Rowlands, Adam Beard, Taine Plumtree, James Botham, Jac Morgan, Tommy Reffell, and Aaron Wainwright. The backs consist of: Tomos Williams, Rhodri Williams, Ellis Bevan, Sam Costelow, Gareth Anscombe, Ben Thomas, Nick Tompkins, Max Llewellyn, Eddie James, Owen Watkin, Blair Murray, Rio Dyer, Josh Hathaway, Tom Rogers, and Cameron Winnett.