Rhys Carre’s impressive form has fans calling for his return to Wales, but eligibility rules stand in the way of his international comeback.
Cardiff: So, Rhys Carre has been on fire playing for Saracens, right? Fans are really pushing for him to get back into the Wales squad. But here’s the kicker—he can’t.
He’s been doing great since he returned to Saracens, scoring tries and making big plays. Just last weekend, he had a standout moment in their win over Bristol Bears. Everyone’s buzzing about it!
With Wales struggling lately, former player Dominic Day and many fans think Carre should be back for the upcoming Six Nations. They believe he’s just what the team needs—big, strong, and ready to carry the ball.
But here’s the deal: Carre isn’t eligible to play for Wales right now. He’s only got 20 caps, and he needs 25 to qualify again. He’d have to come back to Welsh rugby to add to that count.
Even if he could play, there’s no guarantee he’d be picked. Carre left Welsh rugby because he felt his chances were slipping under coach Warren Gatland. He was even dropped from the World Cup training camp for not meeting performance targets.
After that, he didn’t play for Wales again. Gatland didn’t even consider him for last year’s Six Nations. Carre himself has said that as he got better at the club level, his international chances seemed to fade.
He mentioned that his decision to leave was more about the national team than his club. He felt like he was improving but still getting overlooked. It’s a tough spot to be in.
Now, while it looks like he won’t be back with Wales anytime soon, there’s a chance he could play for another nation. His grandfather is from Guernsey, which means he could choose to represent Scotland, England, or Ireland in the future.
Since his last cap for Wales was in February 2023, he’d have to wait until February 2026 to switch to another national team. It’s a long wait, but who knows what could happen?
