Lake began Wales’ three autumn Check defeats in opposition to Fiji, Australia and South Africa in November, with Elias approaching as a alternative.
Cardiff’s Evan Lloyd was additionally within the Wales squad in November, whereas Dragons hooker Elliot Dee, who has gained 51 Wales caps, made his first look of the season within the defeat in opposition to Cardiff on 26 December after recovering from an ankle drawback.
Dee, 30, pulled out of the New Yr’s Day defeat in opposition to Scarlets due to a decent calf, however is predicted to be out there for the Problem Cup residence match in opposition to Pau on Sunday.
“Contact wooden he will likely be good [for Sunday] however we’re nonetheless monitoring him,” mentioned Dragons interim head coach Filo Tiatia.
“Elliot is hungry to exit and play for his membership and in addition loves his nation, he’s a aggressive beast.”