wxv-2 Italy star to miss WXV 2 in South Africa through injury
Italy will be without the prolific Alyssa D’Inca as they attempt to go one better than last year and win WXV 2 in South Africa.
Italy will be without the prolific Alyssa D’Inca as they attempt to go one better than last year and win WXV 2 in South Africa.
Olympians Jasmine Joyce and Kayleigh Powell have been included in the Wales squad for WXV 2 in South Africa.
Immerse yourself in this year’s WXV 2 tournament, the second tier of the elite women’s rugby competition. Known for its electrifying matches and unforgettable moments, this high-stakes tournament brings together some of the sport’s greatest rugby nations.
Are you ready for the 2024 WXV 2 tournament? Take a look below for links to upcoming matches, the latest scores, news, standings and the current tables.
The WXV 2 was established in 2023. It is the second of three divisions in the annual WXV competition. A total of six teams play in this standalone competition and qualification is decided by performance in regional tournaments.
First to qualify are the fourth- and fifth-placed teams from the Six Nations. The third spot goes to the fourth-ranked team in the Pacific Four Series. The fourth and fifth slots are filled by the winners of the Asia Rugby Women’s Championship and the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup. Finally, the last spot is determined via a play-off between the sixth-placed Six Nations team and the winner of the Rugby European Women’s Championship.
In 2024, WXV 2 will be contested by Australia, Italy, Japan, Scotland, South Africa and Wales.