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Wales Make Four Changes Before Samoa World Cup Clash

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

Wales head coach Tom Brindle has made four personnel changes to his squad for Friday's second World Cup game against Samoa at the Comm Bank Stadium in Sydney (07:45 BST). Wales, playing at their first World Cup, lost their Group A opener 70-6 against England in Perth.

Wing Sian Williams will make her debut against the Samoans, who were beaten 40-0 by hosts Australia in their opening match. Zoe Heeley moves to the other wing from centre, where Army captain Jade Mullen comes in for her first appearance of the tournament. Amberley Ruck replaces Ffion Lewis at stand-off, with Huddersfield Giants prop Gracie Hobbs coming into the matchday 17.

On paper, the game against Samoa is Wales' best chance of picking up a result before they face reigning world champions Australia, also in Sydney, on Sunday.

Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing