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Wales make big changes for must-win Canada game

Wales make big changes for must-win Canada game

Summary

Wales has made seven changes to its starting lineup for a crucial Rugby World Cup game against Canada. The team needs to win to keep its hopes for the quarterfinals alive after a heavy defeat by Scotland. Canada also made changes to its lineup and can secure a knockout spot with a win.

Key Facts

  • Wales' head coach, Sean Lynn, changed seven players in the starting fifteen, including a new captain.
  • Bethan Lewis will captain Wales for the first time due to injuries to co-captains Alex Callender and Kate Williams.
  • Canada beat Fiji with 11 tries and is ranked second in the world.
  • Canada needs a win over Wales to confirm their place in the next round of the World Cup.
  • Gwenllian Pyrs is set to earn her 50th cap for Wales.
  • Canada's coach, Kevin Rouet, made six changes to the lineup for the game against Wales.
  • Asia Hogan-Rochester will make her World Cup debut for Canada.
  • The game will be played at Salford Community Stadium and is available to watch live on multiple BBC platforms.
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