Wales are primed and ready for their opening match of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, as they prepare to take on Scotland tomorrow afternoon in the Salford Community Stadium.
Wales wing Lisa Neumann is set to win her 50th cap for her country, as she kicks off the tournament with a solid career milestone. Neumann coincidentally made her debut against Scotland in 2018, and the flyer was one of the original 12 Welsh players to be offered professional contracts from the WRU back in 2022.
Much like Scotland's Rachel Malcolm, Wales find their leadership team in the back row. Blindside flanker Kate Williams and number eight Alex Callender will co-captain Sean Llynn's side for their opening round fixture in Manchester. The home of the Sale Sharks is set to host this battle, with some real bite expected between the Six Nations rivals.
LINE-UP: WALES TEAM TO PLAY SCOTLAND - 2025 WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP
15. Nel Metcalfe 14. Jasmine Joyce-Butchers 13. Hannah Dallavalle 12. Courtney Keight 11. Lisa Neumann 10. Lleucu George 9. Keira Bevan 1. Gwenllian Pyrs 2. Kelsey Jones 3. Donna Rose 4. Alaw Pys 5. Gwen Crabb 6. Kate Williams 7. Bethan Lewis 8. Alex Callender
16. Carys Phillips 17. Maisie Davies 18. Sisilia Tuipulotu 19. Abbie Fleming 20. Georgia Evans 21. Seren Lockwood 22. Kayleigh Powell 23. Carys Cox
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