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Joe Rodon's absence leaves Ben Davies, Chris Mepham and Ben Cabango as Craig Bellamy's experienced central defensive options, alongside youngster Dylan Lawlor World Cup qualifier: Kazakhstan v Wales Venue: Astana Arena, Astana Date: Thursday, 4 September Kick off: 15: 00 BST Coverage: Live on i Player, BBC One, S4C, BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cymru, the BBC Sport website and app, plus live text commentary. Joe Rodon, Nathan Broadhead, Danny Ward and Jay Da Silva have withdrawn from the Wales squad for Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan in Astana. Tom King, Rhys Norrington-Davies and Joel Colwill have been added to the group originally named by head coach Craig Bellamy. Leeds United defender Rodon, Wrexham duo Broadhead and Ward and Coventry City's Da Silva all have injury issues. Cardiff City midfielder Colwill gets his first senior call-up after older brother Rubin was initially summoned by Bellamy only to be ruled out by a knock he picked up in the Bluebirds' win over Plymouth Argyle last weekend. Rodon, a key defensive figure for Wales, misses out despite playing the full 90 minutes as Leeds drew 0-0 with Newcastle United last Saturday, while left-back Da Silva played the full game as Coventry drew at Oxford. Forward Broadhead was unavailable for Wrexham's weekend win at Millwall with a calf problem, while goalkeeper Ward was expected to miss out on Wales duty after being carried off during that game. Wales were already without Leeds' Ethan Ampadu and Burnley full-back Connor Roberts for this camp through injury, while captain Aaron Ramsey was not called up having played little club football. Joel Colwill has established himself at Cardiff this season after loan spells with Cheltenham and Exeter last term Joel Colwill is involved having made eight Cardiff appearances this season, with Bellamy acknowledging last week that the 20-year-old was close to breaking into his squad. Rubin Colwill, 23, has been in fine form for Brian Barry-Murphy's team, scoring four times in eight games this term. Balls, buses and baked beans - how an away qualifier is planned https: //www. bbc. co. uk/sport/football/articles/crlzgll6n6jo 'Build him a statue' - Bellamy backs Ramsey after Wales omission The attacking midfielder played 90 minutes - and found the target - against Plymouth, but had to pull out of international contention after picking up an injury in that game. Wales are second in Group J on the back of their only defeat from their four games in this qualifying campaign, a 4-3 loss in Belgium in June. They are a point behind North Macedonia, who won 1-0 in Kazakhstan, while Belgium are third, three points further back but with two games in hand. After playing Kazakhstan, Wales face Canada in a friendly in Swansea on Tuesday, 9 September. The art of the free transfer - and why Real Madrid are masters of it Electric New York energy reignites etiquette debate Who will win Super Bowl & be MVP? NFL pundits' predictions Playdough, free bread and peeing in the shower Your weekly go-to for women’s football A unique new dating series hosted by Davina Mc Call Richard Osman reflects on his novel The Thursday Murder Club The art of the free transfer - and why Real Madrid are masters of it Who will win Super Bowl & be MVP? NFL pundits' predictions 'People assume you're not trying' - James on England criticism From coma to World Cup in three years - Burton savours comeback Electric New York energy reignites etiquette debate Glasner wins Guehi transfer battle at Liverpool's expense - how deal fell through Arsenal's Kelly, Russo and Mc Cabe discuss football 'icks' Video Arsenal's Kelly, Russo and Mc Cabe discuss football 'icks' 'Liverpool's record-breaking summer has surely made title a formality' Which NFL team should you support? What does Australia's Hundred dominance mean for women's cricket? Transfers - September 2025 Q&A: Norris' title hopes - and Antonelli 'like an artichoke' In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week 'A sour taste' - inside a summer like no other in Newcastle's history 'Donald banking on experience for Ryder Cup bear pit' The player power fallout: 'Despicable' stars or 'hypocritical' clubs? Who won the Scottish Premiership transfer window? Invincibles three-peat - how they did it and why era could be ending Who is at risk as Welsh rugby consultation starts? Gene tests begin in women's athletics - new rule explained Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.