Welsh Rugby Union Announces Retirement of Veteran Lock Shona Wakley
On February 15th, the Welsh Rugby Union reported that Shona Wakley, a 33-year-old lock, is stepping away from international rugby after earning 45 caps for the Wales national team. Wakley, née Powell-Hughes, was named in the current Six Nations squad but has not featured in the campaign.
The Bridgend-born player made her debut as the youngest member of Wales’ 2010 Rugby World Cup squad, facing South Africa. In a social media announcement, Wakley expressed her pride in having “played a small part in the development of women’s game in Wales,” after impressing with her performances for Brython Thunder in the Celtic Challenge this season.
“I’m proud to have played a small part in the development of women’s game in Wales.”
- Shona Wakley
Wakley’s last appearance for Wales was against Scotland in the 2020 Women’s Six Nations tournament. The experienced forward is now retiring from the international stage, leaving a lasting impact on the growth of women’s rugby in the country.
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