Shanelle Williams aims for more Wales caps after debut
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Shanelle Williams, the 19-year-old hooker, has made her Wales debut, coming off the bench in a 50-19 victory against South Africa during the WXV Global Series. She previously expressed a childhood dream of playing for Wales. Williams has been included in a 30-player squad for two upcoming Tests against Japan, with the first match scheduled for October 24 in Tokyo. She acknowledges the significant step up to the senior international level, fueled by the competition for her position.
- •Williams debuted for Wales in a September match against South Africa.
- •She started playing rugby at age eight in Gwernyfed.
- •Upcoming matches against Japan are on October 24 and October 31.
- •Wales is competing in the WXV Global Series for 2026.
- 4:38 PMBBC Sport — Williams makes Christmas wish list a Wales reality
"Shanelle Williams has realised a childhood dream of playing for Wales and now the hooker wants more caps, beginning with two Tests against Japan in WXV.
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