Wales Overhaul Lineup in Response to Scotland Defeat Ahead of Pivotal Match

🏉 Big Changes for Wales in Must-Win Showdown Against Canada! 🏆

Wales’ rugby team is shaking things up ahead of their crucial World Cup clash against Canada this Saturday. After a tough 38-8 loss to Scotland, Coach Sean Lynn isn’t mincing words or moves—he’s made seven changes to the starting lineup in a bid to revive Wales’ World Cup dreams.

Leading the pack for the first time, flanker Bethan Lewis steps up as captain as co-captains Alex Callender and Kate Williams sit out due to injuries. The squad sees fresh faces in the front row with Maisie Davies, Molly Reardon, and Sisilia Tuipulotu ready to bring the heat. Gwenllian Pyrs will aim for her 50th cap, and Branwen Metcalfe is set to debut, joining her sister Nel, both of whom started their rugby journey at Nant Conwy Rugby Club. Talk about keeping it in the family!

The pressure is on against world number two, Canada—a team Wales hasn’t beaten since 2017. But Coach Lynn is all about seizing opportunities, saying: “All 23 players selected have been told to be brave and have no regrets. It’s all about showing what it means to play for Wales at a Rugby World Cup.”

With Canada being a formidable opponent, the energy and pride in the Welsh jersey are crucial. The revamped lineup reflects players’ hard work and drive during training. Will these adjustments be the secret to success? Only time will tell as Wales faces a match that could define their World Cup journey.

Join us in cheering for the team and hoping for a triumphant turnaround. It’s now or never—time to bring it home! 🏴🏈

Player line-up:
15 Nel Metcalfe, 14 Jasmine Joyce-Butchers, 13 Carys Cox, 12 Courtney Keight, 11 Lisa Neumann, 10 Lleucu George, 9 Keira Bevan; 1 Maisie Davies, 2 Molly Reardon, 3 Sisilia Tuipulotu, 4 Abbie Fleming, 5 Gwen Crabb, 6 Bryonie King, 7 Bethan Lewis (captain), 8 Georgia Evans

Replacements: 16 Kelsey Jones, 17 Gwenllian Pyrs, 18 Jenni Scoble, 19 Tilly Vucaj, 20 Branwen Metcalfe, 21 Seren Lockwood, 22 Kayleigh Powell, 23 Kerin Lake

Let’s back our team with all our might! 💪🌟 #WalesRugby #RWC2025