Wales makes four changes for World Cup match against Samoa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 7:57 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Wales will face Samoa in their second World Cup game at the CommBank Stadium in Sydney on Friday. After a heavy defeat to England in their opening match, coach Tom Brindle has made four changes to the squad. Debuting wing Sian Williams joins the lineup alongside Jade Mullen, who replaces Zoe Heeley at centre. Amberley Ruck is set to start at stand-off, with Gracie Hobbs included in the matchday squad. Both teams seek their first points of the tournament after losing their opening matches.
- •Wales lost their World Cup opener 70-6 against England.
- •Samoa was defeated 40-0 by Australia in their first match.
- •Sian Williams makes her debut for Wales this Friday.
- •Jade Mullen and Gracie Hobbs are also set for their first appearances.
- •Kick-off is scheduled for 07:45 BST at the CommBank Stadium.
- 7:57 AMYahoo Sports — Wales make four changes to face Samoa at World Cup
"After conceding 13 tries against England on their World Cup debut, Wales will be hoping to fare better against Samoa in Sydney on Friday.
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