Bell ruled out of Wales' second WXV Japan Test

The 21-year-old centre is currently awaiting the results of a scan after suffering a serious-looking knee injury. Freya Bell has impressed for Wales since making her senior debut against England in the 2026 Six Nations Centre Freya Bell will miss Wales' final international of 2026 after suffering a knee injury in last Saturday's WXV Global Series match against Japan. Bell, who turned 21 this week, was stretchered off in the 53rd minute of Wales' 17-0 victory at Tokyo's Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium after falling awkwardly in a tackle.

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has confirmed she will miss this Saturday's second Test against the Sakura Fifteen in Kumagaya City (07:00 GMT). The WRU said Bell is currently awaiting the results of a scan, with the full extent of her injury to be assessed on her return home. She will remain in Japan and fly back with the squad on Sunday. Live on iplayer and BBC Sport website & app. Audio commentary on Sounds, BBC Radio Wales Extra & BBC Radio Cymru.