Wales selects five uncapped players for Barbarians clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 11:11 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Wales has named five uncapped players to debut against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday at 17:00 BST. The starting backline includes Amy Williams and Kelsie Webster, with Stella Orrin, Lucy Isaac, and Lily Hawkins among the substitutes. Wales seeks an end to a nine-match losing streak, facing a Barbarians side filled with seasoned international players, such as Ruby Tui. Captain Alex Callender expressed excitement for the young squad and the opportunity to gain valuable international experience. The game precedes a men's match against the Barbarians at 14:00 BST.
- •Wales debuts five uncapped players at Twickenham
- •Kayleigh Powell will play fly-half
- •Seren Lockwood starts at scrum-half
- •Wales seeks to end nine-match losing streak
- •Game is part of a double-header with men's match
- 11:11 AMYahoo Sports — Wales name five uncapped players for Barbarians
"Five players will make their senior debuts for Wales when they take on the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday (17:00 BST).
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