Wales Skipper Callender Fit for Women’s Rugby World Cup Opener vs Scotland

Wales co-captain Alex Callender has been declared fit to lead her team in their Women's Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland, overcoming an ankle injury sustained in a previous match against Australia. Callender will share captaincy duties with Kate Williams as Wales aims to start strong in Pool B, which also includes Canada and Fiji. The Welsh squad sees minimal changes from their last test, with key players like Lisa Neumann set to earn her 50th cap, and a solid back row featuring Callender, Williams, and Bethan Lewis. Wales coach Sean Lynn emphasized the importance of the opening game and expressed confidence in the squad's readiness and determination to deliver a strong performance against their traditional rivals. Scotland has also recovered injured players for the match, including their most-capped player Lana Skeldon, intensifying the rivalry between the two Celtic nations. Both teams feature several players who are club teammates in England's Premiership Women's Rugby, adding an extra layer of competition to the World Cup clash.