Alex Callender Set to Earn 50th Cap for Wales Against Japan

Wales flanker Alex Callender is poised to earn her 50th cap during the WXV Global Series match against Japan in Tokyo. This milestone comes as Wales makes three changes to their starting lineup following a recent defeat to the USA.

Callender, who co-captains the team alongside Amy Williams, has returned from injuries sustained around the 2025 World Cup. She will lead the team onto the field at 10:30 BST. The lineup also features sisters Nel and Branwen Metcalfe starting together for the first time at the Test level, with Nel returning from injury.

Head coach Sean Lynn has adjusted the positions of several players, including Carys Cox moving to center and Keira Bevan taking the fly-half role. Wales currently ranks 11th in World Rugby's standings, just above Japan, who recently faced defeats against Italy and Ireland.