Wales prop Francis targets fourth World Cup
Wales prop Tomas Francis says the prospect of playing in a fourth World Cup drives him on.
Key points
- I sat at home and got goosebumps." With concerns about the size of the Cardiff crowd, Francis hopes Wales can inspire and be inspired by the home faithful.
- "I told Gats [former Wales head coach Warren Gatland] if you need me I am around and he passed that onto Steve [Tandy]," said Francis.
- Francis, 34, could become part of an exclusive Welsh group next year if he is named for a fourth global tournament in Australia.
Hopefully we can kick on when we click." Best stadium in the world Francis returned to Wales for this November campaign after being named in the squad alongside fellow tight-head props Griffin and Dillon Lewis, who started the first three Nations Championship matches in July.
Francis says he would have laughed if somebody had told him during his first World Cup in 2015 that 12 years later he might complete a quartet of competitions.
Additional details
- Wales emulated their victory against Japan in Cardiff in November 2025 but Francis states the post-match reaction was different.
- Francis was given the summer off by Wales as he moved from France to Manchester where he linked up with English side Sale.
- "It gave time [for Wales] to find other options and give others games." Francis never closed the door on returning.
- I'd given my all for two World Cup cycles, so for Welsh rugby and me, it was right to have a little time away.
- He was a replacement in the opening defeats against England in February with Archie Griffin starting, before Francis was handed the number three shirt for the next four matches, including the final win against Italy.
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