Wales announces squad with Callender returning for Barbarians match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Wales has confirmed a training squad for their uncapped match against the Barbarians on June 27, featuring the return of Alex Callender, who missed the Women's Six Nations due to injury. Head coach Sean Lynn has included 14 uncapped players in the 33-strong squad, emphasizing the focus on future talent after a disappointing Six Nations campaign. The match will take place at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, following a men's international fixture on the same day. Several players involved in the recent Premiership Women's Rugby semi-final will not be in this initial squad and will undergo assessment on Thursday.
- •Alex Callender returns from injury for Wales against Barbarians.
- •Squad includes 33 players, with 14 uncapped athletes.
- •Match scheduled for June 27 at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
- •Focus on player development after a winless Six Nations.
- •Some players from the recent semi-final are under assessment.
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Callender back as Wales call up new faces
- 11:07 AMBBC Sport — Callender back as Wales call up new faces
"The 25-year-old missed Wales' Women's Six Nations campaign because of injury, but is set to return against Barbarians on 27 June.
"The 25-year-old missed Wales' Women's Six Nations campaign because of injury, but is set to return against Barbarians on 27 June.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 11:18 AMCallender back as Wales call up new faces
The 25-year-old missed Wales' Women's Six Nations campaign because of injury, but is set to return against Barbarians on 27 June.
- BBC SportJun 15, 2026, 11:07 AMCallender back as Wales call up new faces
The 25-year-old missed Wales' Women's Six Nations campaign because of injury, but is set to return against Barbarians on 27 June.
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