Wales welcome back Alex Callender from injury for their uncapped international against Barbarians at Twickenham on June 27. The 25-year-old back-row missed the entire Women's Six Nations campaign through injury but is poised to feature in this double-header fixture following the men's international. Head coach Sean Lynn has selected a 33-player training squad featuring 14 uncapped players as Wales rebuild after a winless Six Nations.

Lynn emphasized this match offers vital preparation time for emerging talent from the Celtic Challenge teams, Wales U21s and U18s pathways. Twenty-four squad members already represent Wales-based clubs Brython Thunder or Gwalia Lightning, demonstrating the domestic game's growing influence on national selection. The coach stressed every player understands they have genuine opportunity to face an experienced Barbarians side.

Several Gloucester-Hartpury players involved in Sunday's Premiership Women's Rugby semi-final defeat won't be assessed until Thursday, while Saracens duo Georgia Evans and Donna Rose plus Trailfinders back Carys Cox miss out entirely due to the PWR final timing. This creates openings for younger squad members to stake their claims at international level.

Barbarians have confirmed former Wales hooker and ex-captain Carys Phillips alongside New Zealand international Ruby Tui in their squad. Wales name backs including Keira Bevan, Jasmine Joyce and Amy Williams, with forwards featuring the returning Callender alongside Molly Wakely and Kendall Waudby. This fixture represents a critical evaluation period for Wales' rebuilding phase.