Scotland vs Wales Preview & Prediction | 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup | Pool Stage
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This battle of Six Nations rivals is a crucial one given that Fiji and Canada are the other two nations in Pool B.
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How to watch on TV: UK – BBC / US – CBS Sports
How to watch online: UK – BBC iPlayer & the BBC Sport Website & app / US – Paramount+
Scotland squad
Squad: Chloe Rollie; Rhona Lloyd, Emma Orr, Lisa Thomson, Francesca McGhie; Helen Nelson, Leia Brebner-Holden; Leah Bartlett, Lana Skeldon, Elliann Clarke; Emma Wassell, Sarah Bonar; Rachel Malcolm, Rachel McLachlan, Evie Gallagher
Replacements: Elis Martin, Molly Wright, Lisa Cockburn, Jade Konkel, Eva Donaldson, Alex Stewart, Caity Mattinson, Beth Blacklock
Wales squad
Squad: Nel Metcalfe; Lisa Neumann, Hannah Dallavalle, Courtney Keight, Jasmine Joyce-Butchers; Lleucu George, Keira Bevan; Gwenllian Pyrs, Kelsey Jones, Donna Rose, Alaw Pyrs, Gwen Crabb, Kate Williams (co-capt), Bethan Lewis, Alex Callender (co-capt)
Replacements: Carys Phillips, Maisie Davies, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Abbie Fleming, Georgia Evans, Seren Lockwood, Kayleigh Powell, Carys Cox
Scotland vs Wales prediction
Scotland’s preparation for the World Cup has been far from ideal with contract negotiations between the players and Scottish Rugby creating plenty of tension in the squad. Added to that is the fact that head coach Bryan Easson is set to leave his post following the conclusion of the tournament to take up a coaching role in England.
Easson has stated that his team will put all that to one side in this contest against fellow home nation Wales, in what is a repeat of their opener in the 2021 Women’s World Cup when Wales clinched an 18-15 victory with a late penalty.
The two Six Nations rivals have played out plenty of close matches since then, and with just one place separating them in the world rankings, this looks poised on a knife-edge.
This is set to be another close battle, but with Scotland’s turbulent build-up in mind, we’re edging Wales to sneak it.
Scotland vs Wales tip: Wales to win
