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Wales make four changes to face Samoa at World Cup

After conceding 13 tries against England on their World Cup debut, Wales will be hoping to fare better against Samoa in Sydney on Friday.

BBC Sport

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 7:57 AM

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Wales head coach Tom Brindle made four changes to face Samoa following a 70-6 loss to England.
Wing Sian Williams will make her debut against Samoa at CommBank Stadium in Sydney.
Jade Mullen, Amberley Ruck, and Gracie Hobbs were also brought into the matchday squad.

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Wales head coach Tom Brindle has made four changes to his squad ahead of Friday's Rugby League World Cup clash against Samoa at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. Wales are seeking a rebound after falling 70-6 to England in their opening Group A match, while Samoa enter the fixture following a 40-0 loss to Australia.

Wing Sian Williams is set to make her debut, while Army rugby union captain Jade Mullen enters at center, moving Zoe Heeley to the wing. Amberley Ruck takes over at stand-off from Ffion Lewis, and Huddersfield Giants prop Gracie Hobbs joins the matchday 17.

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Wales make four changes to face Samoa at World Cup

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