Alex Callender's role as Wales captain went to fellow flanker Kate Williams during the 2026 Women's Six Nations
Wales have been boosted by the return from injury of highly-regarded back-row Alex Callender for their uncapped encounter against Barbarians at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham on Saturday. 27 June.
The 25-year-old missed Wales' Women's Six Nations campaign because of injury,. is set to return for a fixture that follows a men's international against the Barbarians in a double-header at the home of English rugby.
Head coach Sean Lynn's 33-strong training squad includes 14 uncapped players. while 24 members of the squad play for Wales-based teams Brython Thunder or Gwalia Lightning.
Lynn has his eye on the future after Wales suffered a winless Six Nations, and emphasised that focus.
"It's a real opportunity to continue to build our playing philosophy. to have a look at the exciting young talent now coming through our pathway and through the Celtic Challenge teams, Wales U21s and Wales U18s," said Lynn.
"All the players have been told there is a real opportunity to play against an experienced Barbarians side. not to assume that they will or will not play.
"The door is open for selection,. this is a good opportunity for our younger players to taste what is expected at international level."
Kelsey Jones, Bethan Lewis, Sian Jones, Lleucu George, Hannah Dallavalle, Nel Metcalfe, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Jorja Aiono. Alaw Pyrs were all involved with Gloucester-Hartpury inSunday's Premiership Women's Rugby semi-final defeat by Ealing Trailfinders.
They have not been named in Wales' initial squad and will be assessed on Thursday.
Saracens duo Georgia Evans. Donna Rose, and Trailfinders back Carys Cox, will be involved in the PWR final on the same weekend as the Barbarians game so will not be involved for Wales.
Backs:Keira Bevan. Seren Lockwood, Lily Hawkins, Kayleigh Powell, Hanna Marshall, Courtney Keight, Freya Bell, Kelsie Webster, Jenna De Vera, Hanna Tudor, Nikita Prothero, Jasmine Joyce, Amy Williams
Forwards:Gwenllian Pyrs. Maisie Davies, Kath Baverstock, Crystal James, Shanelle Williams, Molly Reardon, Molly Wakely, Kendall Waudby, Elan Jones, Stella Orrin, Jenni Scoble, Tilly Vucaj, Natalia John, Branwen Metcalfe, Chiara Pearce, Alex Callender, Bryonie King, Lucy Isaac, Alisha Joyce, Anwen Owen
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