Wales make single change in search of first Women's Six Nations win
Seren Singleton comes in on the wing in Wales' only change for their Women's Six Nations finale against Italy in Cardiff
Ben Coles
15 May 2026, 3:53
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A rugby journalist since 2011, attending multiple Rugby World Cups, Ben currently writes for The Observer, specialising in long-form interviews and features, having previously spent eight years with The Telegraph. He also hosts ‘The Rugby Bunker’ on YouTube featuring guests from around the world to discuss the latest topics in the sport.
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