Head Coach Craig Taylor announced his squad of 23 for the first ever Wales Women's Rugby League International game. The game reignites a classic sporting rivalry as Wales go up against an England Lions team in St Helens on Saturday. Taylor has faced even more challenges with selection than other national team
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