Co-captains ruled out of Canada clash

Wales’ Kate Williams and Alex Callender

- By PHIL BLANCHE

WALES co-captains Alex Callender and Kate Williams have been ruled out of their World Cup clash with Canada.

Injuries to the pair are a huge blow for Wales, who were thrashed 38-8 by Scotland in their tournament opener and now face the prospect of failing to reach the quarterfinals.

Flanker Bethan Lewis will win her 60th cap and skipper Wales for the first time.

“We have taken a hard look at ourselves and there have been honest conversations about the performance we need against one of the best teams in the world,’ Wales head coach Sean Lynn said ahead of tomorrow’s clash at the Salford Community Stadium.

“Canada are the number two team in the world and one of the favourites to win the World Cup and we know they will be a major challenge.