Wales call-up and a new daughter - Keddie's dream week

Wales call-up and a new daughter - Keddie's dream weekImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Harri Keddie made his Dragons debut at Zebre in 2016Published2 hours agoHarri Keddie's paternity plans were ripped up when the tireless Dragons forward enjoyed a dream week.On Monday the uncapped back-rower was named in Wales' summer squad and the following evening the 29-year-old became a father of two after the birth of his second daughter."It's been a pretty good week to be fair," said Keddie, who got the news of his call-up from Steve Tandy while with his then pregnant partner and first daughter at a Little Kickers football session."I had a smile on my face when I came in to train on Friday, that's for sure."Keddie is one of 10 back row forwards selected in Tandy's 48-strong squad and joins Dragons team-mates Aaron Wainwright and Ryan Woodman, Jac Morgan, James Botham, Taine Plumtree, Alex Mann, Olly Cracknell, Tommy Reffell and Kane James.Welsh rugby's ins, outs and re-signings for 2026-27Published2 days agoThe ecstasy and agony of Wales selection weekPublished3 days agoDragons' season ended with a dramatic United Rugby Championship (URC) draw against Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday but Keddie will not be clocking off.After a few weeks with his family, the versatile forward will swap nappy duty for Wales camp.The aim is to feature against Barbarians and retain a place in the squad for Nations Championship fixtures with Fiji, Argentina and South Africa."I'll just go in and have the same mindset as with most things, I'll rip into it and give it a crack to see where it gets me," said Keddie.Long road to an international call-upImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Harri Keddie's first Dragons start was at Enisei-STMTen years ago Keddie's exploits for Wales Under-20s Six Nations Grand Slam-winning side earned an invite to help the seniors prepare for their...