Wales centre Freya Bell will miss the final international of 2026 after suffering a knee injury during last Saturday's WXV Global Series match against Japan. Bell, who turned 21 this week, was stretchered off in the 53rd minute of Wales' 17-0 victory at Tokyo's Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium after falling awkwardly in a tackle.
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has confirmed that Bell will sit out this Saturday's second Test against the Sakura Fifteen in Kumagaya City, which kicks off at 07:00 GMT. The governing body said she is awaiting the results of a scan, and the full extent of the injury will be assessed once she returns home.
Bell will remain in Japan rather than travel straight back, and she will fly home with the squad on Sunday. Her absence is a blow for Wales as they look to finish their year on a high against the hosts.
The update leaves Wales without one of their younger backs for the decisive fixture, with coaches and medical staff expected to provide further detail on her recovery once the scan results are known.
Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing