Wales head coach Sean Lynn has shuffled his pack for his side’s upcoming international against the Barbarians at Twickenham on June 27th.

Captain Alex Callender returns to the squad after missing the Six Nations through injury, with Lynn selecting 14 uncapped players in the 33-strong squad.

Wales men’s senior side face the BaaBaas ahead of the women’s game in a unique double-header which sees both Wales senior side’s play in London.

24 players who have played Celtic Challenge rugby for Brython Thunder or Gwalia Lightning make up the squad, including Jasmine and Alisha Joyce, who have recently announced their return to Wales following their joint departure from Bristol Bears.

The likes of teenage scrum half Lily Hawkins, who scored on her Lightning debut in the Celtic Challenge, centre Hanna Tudor, who was in the GB Sevens squad, and prop Crystal James, will all train with the Wales senior squad for the first time.

The Welsh internationals in the Gloucester-Hartpury squad who played in the PWR semi-finals on Sunday will meet up with the squad and be assessed on Thursday.

“This is a great opportunity for the players, coaches and staff, and no other nation has the chance to play again straight after the recent Six Nations campaign,” Sean Lynn, Wales Head coach, said.

“It’s a real opportunity to continue to build our playing philosophy and to have a look at the exciting young talent now coming through our pathway and through the Celtic Challenge teams, Wales U21s and Wales U18s.

“All the players have been told there is a real opportunity to play against an experienced Barbarians side and not to assume that they will or will not play.

“The door is open for selection, and this is a good opportunity for our younger players to taste what is expected at international level.

“We will be without a number of players due to the PWR semis and final, but this is real opportunity to see what players we have and to build our strength-in-depth.”

Wales Squad:

Backs:

Keira Bevan, Seren Lockwood, Lily Hawkins, Kayleigh Powell, Hanna Marshall, Courtney Keight, Freya Bell, Kelsie Webster, Jenna De Vera, Hanna Tudor, Nikita Prothero, Jasmine Joyce, Amy Williams

Forwards:

Gwenllian Pyrs, Maisie Davies, Kath Baverstock, Crystal James, Shanelle Williams, Molly Reardon, Molly Wakely, Kendall Waudby, Elan Jones, Stella Orrin, Jenni Scoble, Tilly Vucaj, Natalia John, Branwen Metcalfe, Chiara Pearce, Alex Callender, Bryonie King, Lucy Isaac, Alisha Joyce, Anwen Owen

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