Wales prepares younger players for Test match against Barbarians
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:06 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Wales' national rugby team will face the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday, June 24. Following a challenging Six Nations campaign marked by key injuries, head coach Sean Lynn has included bright prospects like Anwen Owen, Freya Bell, and Lily Hawkins in his 33-player squad. This match serves as a developmental opportunity for younger players to gain international experience as the team looks to improve ahead of upcoming fixtures against South Africa and the USA. Hawkins has transitioned from her A-level exams to joining the national team, while Bell and Owen also aim to showcase their skills in this high-stakes environment.
- •Wales faces the Barbarians this Saturday at Twickenham.
- •Sean Lynn's squad emphasizes younger players following injuries during the Six Nations.
- •Lily Hawkins, just finished A-levels, joins the training camp.
- •Freya Bell and Anwen Owen aim to prove their abilities in the match.
- •Future fixtures include games against South Africa and the USA later this year.
- 11:06 AMYahoo Sports — Wales' next generation getting a taste of Test life
"Wales' brightest prospects getting a chance to impress ahead of Saturday's fixture against the Barbarians at Twickenham.
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