Stella Orrin reflects on her Wales debut as autumn internationals approach
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:45 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Stella Orrin celebrated her senior debut for Wales during a match against the Barbarians in June, an emotional moment for the 20-year-old prop. Orrin, who has been training with the senior squad, is now focused on getting her first cap in the upcoming WXV Global Series this autumn, where Wales faces South Africa, USA, and Japan. She expressed pride in representing Wales, a country that welcomed her French mother. As she prepares for the upcoming challenges, she acknowledges the support of her family and teammates.
- •Stella Orrin made her senior Wales debut against the Barbarians in June.
- •Wales will face South Africa, USA, and Japan in the WXV Global Series.
- •Orrin is proud to represent Wales, which welcomed her mother from France.
- •She started playing rugby at age 13, inspired by her father.
- •Orrin is in pre-season training as the squad prepares for the internationals.
- 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — A French mum, 'no good player' dad and Welsh tears
- 5:45 AMBBC Sport — A French mum, 'no good player' dad and Welsh tears
"Rising rugby star Stella Orrin reflects on her pride at making her senior Wales debut as she targets a first cap in the autumn internationals.
"Rising rugby star Stella Orrin reflects on her pride at making her senior Wales debut as she targets a first cap in the autumn internationals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:45 AMA French mum, 'no good player' dad and Welsh tears
Rising rugby star Stella Orrin reflects on her pride at making her senior Wales debut as she targets a first cap in the autumn internationals.
- BBC SportAug 30, 2026, 5:45 AMA French mum, 'no good player' dad and Welsh tears
Rising rugby star Stella Orrin reflects on her pride at making her senior Wales debut as she targets a first cap in the autumn internationals.
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