Wales loses Kayleigh Powell to injury ahead of WXV campaign
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Wales has confirmed that Kayleigh Powell will miss the entire WXV Global Series due to a hamstring injury sustained in training. Powell, who was a key player during the Six Nations, especially at full-back, will not participate in upcoming matches against South Africa, USA, and Japan. Head coach Sean Lynn faces additional absences, including Premiership Women's Rugby title-winning prop Donna Rose, while backs Carys Cox and Nel Metcalfe have just returned to training. Wales begins their WXV campaign against South Africa at Cardiff Arms Park on September 18.
- •Kayleigh Powell ruled out for WXV due to a hamstring injury.
- •Wales faces South Africa in their WXV opener on September 18.
- •Head coach Sean Lynn missing multiple key players for the series.
- •Carys Cox and Nel Metcalfe are back in training but not fully fit.
- 1:00 PMBBC Sport — Wales lose injured Powell for entire WXV campaign
"Wales have been dealt another injury blow ahead of their WXV Global Series with Kayleigh Powell ruled out of the entire campaign.
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