Metcalfe back in Wales WXV reckoning for Japan
Nel Metcalfe is in a 30-strong party that will be led by co-captains Alex Callender and Kate Williams for back-to-back Tests in Japan.
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"This was a tough selection process after our performances against South Africa and USA, we asked the players to move the dial, and we did that in those two Test matches."
— Sean Lynn , Athlete
Key People
Alex Callender is a back-row forward for Wales who will captain the women's team in an upcoming match.
Kate Williams is a co-captain of the Welsh women's rugby team.
Nel Metcalfe is a full-back for the Wales rugby team.
Sean Lynn is the head coach of the Wales women's rugby team.
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Nel Metcalfe is in a 30-strong party that will be led by co-captains Alex Callender and Kate Williams for back-to-back Tests in Japan.
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