Dan Edwards Steps Up for Wales in a Pivotal Six Nations Moment
Dan Edwards, the young fly-half from Swansea, has found himself in the deep end of Welsh rugby faster than he ever expected. With Wales struggling in the Six Nations and facing a must-win clash against Italy, Edwards is stepping into a high-pressure role—both on and off the field.
He’s not just Wales’ new No. 10 prospect; he’s also inherited a rather unique responsibility from Dan Biggar—being the squad’s “laundry man.” Biggar, a Welsh rugby legend, spent years ensuring the team’s kit was taken care of while on tour. Now, he’s passed the baton to Edwards, and their similarities don’t stop there. Both are fly-halves, both came through the Ospreys system, and both were thrown into international rugby earlier than expected.
Edwards made his Wales debut in their heavy 43-0 defeat against France, stepping onto the pitch sooner than planned after an injury to Owen Watkin. It was a situation Biggar could relate to—his own debut in 2008 saw him thrown in early due to an injury to James Hook. Like Biggar, Edwards didn’t have time to overthink it.
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“I made a joke on the bench, like ‘Here we go then,’ and suddenly I was on,” Edwards recalled. “That probably helped me, to be honest. I didn’t have time to get nervous.”
At just 21, Edwards is still finding his place in the squad, but he carries a quiet confidence. He’s aware of the pressure that comes with wearing the Wales No. 10 jersey, a shirt worn by some of the country’s greatest players. “It’s the one everyone wants to wear,” he admitted. “I know people will have opinions, and I’ll take criticism, but I have to focus on what I think is right.”
The Welsh squad is in a tough spot. They’ve lost 13 consecutive Tests, the worst run in their history, and another defeat in Rome could spell the end for head coach Warren Gatland. Edwards understands the stakes but remains focused. “We have to win. We can’t go into our shells and tighten up. We need to play with freedom and get our confidence back.”
Edwards is pushing to start at fly-half against Italy, a game that could define Wales' tournament. With key players like Taulupe Faletau and Aaron Wainwright back in training, there’s a sense of urgency—but also hope.
For Edwards, this isn’t just about one match. It’s about proving he belongs at this level and making his mark on Welsh rugby. “It’s a dream come true to be here,” he said. “But I can’t just be happy with that. I want to make that No. 10 shirt my own.”
Now, all eyes turn to Rome. Will the young fly-half help steer Wales to victory? One thing is certain—Dan Edwards isn’t backing down from the challenge.
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