Joyce set for Six Nations comeback five months after giving birth

Spor dünyasında son dakika haberi: Joyce set for Wales comeback after birth of son Image source, Huw Evans Picture Agency Image caption, Alisha Joyce's last Test match was against Japan in WXV2 in October 2024 By Ceri Coleman-Phillips Sport Wales Published 1 hour ago Alisha Joyce is set for her Wales comeback just five months after giving birth to her son Ralphie. Joyce is named among the replacements to face reigning world and Six Nations champions England at Ashton Gate on Saturday (14:15 BST), 562 days since she and her partner Jaz Joyce last played together for Wales. The 28-year-old Bristol Bears flanker has only had half an hour of rugby in the Celtic Challenge this season.

But her physicality in training has impressed Wales head coach Sean Lynn. "What I love about Alisha, she's been chomping at the bit to put that jersey back on since she's been into camp," he said. "She's been outstanding in training, so it's exciting to see her coming off the bench.

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" To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Media caption, Women's Six Nations: Alisha and Jasmine Joyce on motherhood Wales have recalled scrum-half Keira Bevan to the starting line-up. Bevan was replaced by Seren Lockwood in last weekend's Six Nations defeat by France but has been given the nod on Saturday.

There is a first Wales start for Branwen Metcalfe, who takes the place of injured captain Kate Williams in the back row, while Bethan Lewis will lead the team from the opposite flank. Wing Catherine Richards could make her first appearance of the campaign from the bench, with Carys Cox still recovering from a knock in training. 'Mums thank me for changing the narrative': How motherhood in rugby has evolved Published 5 days ago Dad's poor geography leads to De Vera's Wales debut Published 2 days ago "I thought Seren was outstanding ," said Lynn.

"We've had some honest conversations and she understands and it's horses for courses. We just wanted Keira to come in against England, but she knows the impact she's going to bring off the bench. "Branwen is so diligent and always wants to learn.

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That's something which the coaching staff have been really impressed with. " Guinness Women's Six Nations 11 April to 17 May Watch on iPlayer Listen on Sounds Watch every match live on iPlayer and the Sport website and app; listen to match commentaries on Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra and Sounds; follow live text and match highlights online Despite injury problems, England head to Bristol fresh from a 12-try demolition of Scotland , while Wales are still searching for their first win in the championship since the last round of 2024. "I'm very excited to be going up against a good England side," said Lynn, who led Gloucester-Hartputy to three Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) titles.

"They've got a lot of injuries, but you can just see the depth they've got, and to be putting 84 points on a very good Scotland side just shows where England are.

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