Callender returns to boost Wales for Ireland game

Wales vs. Ireland at the Women’s Six Nations

Rodney Parade Date: Sunday, April 20th Kick-off: 5:00 BST

Wales’ penultimate Women’s Six Nations game against Ireland will be played on Sunday under the direction of Alex Callender.

The 24-year-old back row has been one of Wales’ standout players in recent years, but she has not yet played in the campaign due to a foot injury sustained against Harlequins.

As Wales attempt to capture their first victory in 2025 and a first under new head coach Sean Lynn, Callender makes his debut in the top eight-minute slot.

Kelsey Jones is preferred as the starting hooker while Georgia Evans moves to the second row.

Lleucu George, who was unavailable for the defeat in France, is named as one of the replacements, while Kayleigh Powell maintains her position at fly-half.

As Wales attempt to improve their physicality in the middle, Courtney Keight once more partners captain Hannah Jones in the center.

Wales, which has lost to Scotland, England, and France, is currently at the bottom of the Six Nations table, while Ireland, who have won only once, are third.

With a 36-5 victory over Ireland in Cork, the two teams’ final meeting will be decided as favorites for Rodney Parade.

We need to keep improving our performances and focusing on developing our play style and what we want to achieve as a squad, according to Wales head coach Sean Lynn. This is our final game at home in the Guinness Six Nations.

The players have grown to accept the attacking tactic we are using, but we need to work harder for one another and use the pressure points we are putting forth.

Ireland has demonstrated their quality throughout the tournament, and we are aware of what they will bring.

Replacements: Catherine Richards, Maisie Davies, Donna Rose, Natalia John, Alaw Pyrs, Sian Jones, Lleucu George, and Carys Phillips.

Ireland TBC

Referee: Lauren Jenner (FIR)

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Assistants: Maria Heitor (FPR), Aurélie Groizeleau (FFR), and Maria Heitor (FPR).

Ian Tempest (RFU) TMO