Five uncapped players named for Wales women's team against Barbarians

Five players will make their senior debuts for Wales when the team faces the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium on Saturday at 17:00 BST. Amy Williams and Kelsie Webster are named in the starting backline. Stella Orrin, Lucy Isaac and Lily Hawkins are among the replacements.

Team selection Kayleigh Powell starts at fly-half after playing full-back during the Six Nations. Seren Lockwood starts at scrum-half ahead of Keira Bevan. Nel Metcalfe returns at full-back. The forward pack includes Sisilia Tuipulotu, Alisha Joyce, Bryonie King, captain Alex Callender and Jorja Aiono.

Several players from the Premiership Women's Rugby competition are either rested or unavailable.

Context and comments Wales enter the match on a nine-match losing streak.

Centre Courtney Keight said the team must maintain its defensive and attacking processes against the Barbarians' style of play. "These are the kind of things you dream of when you play rugby. It's the big occasions, the big stadiums, double-headers with the men," Keight said.

Head coach Sean Lynn said the selection gives younger players international experience ahead of the 2029 World Cup. Prop Jenni Scoble is not included after announcing her retirement from international rugby. The Barbarians squad includes several international players, among them World Cup winner Ruby Tui and former Wales hooker Carys Phillips.