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Keira Bevan named fly-half for Wales' WXV opener against South Africa

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:02 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Keira Bevan named fly-half for Wales' WXV opener against South Africa
Summary

Keira Bevan has been selected to play at fly-half for Wales in their WXV opener against South Africa at Cardiff Arms Park on September 18. Bevan, who has 83 caps as scrum-half, has been training at fly-half and will partner Seren Lockwood. Coach Sean Lynn highlighted the new half-back partnership's strong performance in training. Lleucu George will be on the bench, while Kayleigh Powell is ruled out due to injury. Three uncapped players, including Amy Williams, have been included in the matchday squad. Co-captains Alex Callender and Kate Williams are back in the lineup after injury setbacks.

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  • •Wales faces South Africa in WXV opener on September 18.
  • •Bevan switches from scrum-half to fly-half for this match.
  • •Three uncapped players included in the squad for Wales.
  • •Regular fly-half Lleucu George is among the replacements.
  • •Co-captains Callender and Williams return after injuries.
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  • 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Bevan to play at fly-half in Wales' WXV opener
  • 11:00 AMBBC Sport — Bevan to play at fly-half in Wales' WXV opener
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Keira Bevan is to switch half-back roles after being selected to play at 10 for Wales' WXV opener against South Africa in Cardiff on Friday.

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Keira Bevan is to switch half-back roles after being selected to play at 10 for Wales' WXV opener against South Africa in Cardiff on Friday.

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