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    October 13, 2021

Wales Seniors Squad for South Africa Match Selected

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are pleased to announce the 12 athletes selected for the game against South Africa this month.

The game is set to be played in Lisburn, Northern Ireland on the 24th of October.

 

The following athletes have been selected:

 Suzy Drane (Co-Captain)

Nia Jones (Co-Captain)

Betsy Creak

Morganne Dunne

Zoe Matthewman

Georgia Rowe

Celyn Emanuel

Clare Jones

Shona O’Dwyer

Ella Powell-Davies

Christina Shaw

Leila Thomas

 

The selected team provides a mixture of young, talented athletes who have progressed from Welsh age group teams, and well-established, experienced athletes. 

Speaking about the selected squad, Head Coach Sara Hale said “I’m thrilled to be able to take this team to Northern Ireland to face South Africa. I am really looking forward to seeing what we can do against a top 5 nation.”

This is a great opportunity for the Welsh athletes to play against a top ranked team and we wish them the best of luck.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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