US EditionWales Hope Drastic Reshuffle Revives Their World Cup Hopes
Bethan Lewis will lead Wales for her 60th cap after injuries sidelined co-captains, as Wales face world number two Canada in a crucial World Cup pool match.
- On Aug. 28, 2025, Wales named their side to face Canada at Salford Community Stadium on Saturday, with flanker Bethan Lewis captaining for the first time on her 60th cap.
- With Callender sidelined by a foot injury and Williams by a calf issue, both co-captains were ruled out of the Canada game but are expected for the final group match, with 18-year-old flanker Branwen Metcalfe possibly debuting.
- With the lineup overhauled, Sean Lynn made seven changes to Wales starting lineup after the 38-8 loss to Scotland and told all 23 players to be brave on Saturday.
- Facing the Pool B favourites, Wales will likely need to shock Canada, world No. 2 and a tournament favourite, to maintain quarter-final hopes.
- Canada's starting 15 bring 509 caps with 284 more on the bench, while veteran lock Tyson Beukeboom will earn her 80th cap, tying Aaron Carpenter's record.
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Wales hope drastic reshuffle revives their World Cup hopes
Substantive changes to the Wales line-up for their Women's Rugby World Cup clash against Canada on Saturday are a last-ditch effort to try and salvage their hopes, barely a week into the tournament and after a horror year for Welsh rugby.A devastating 38-8 loss to Scotland in their Pool B opener at Manchester
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