WALES women’s captain Siwan Lillicrap has retired from the international game. The 35-year-old back rower made her debut against Ireland in 2016 and has made 51 international appearances. A talismanic leader, Lillicrap captained Wales since November 2019. She was also a driving force in establishing professional contracts for the Wales women’s side and was one of the first to be awarded a full-time deal in January 2021.

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