Megan Davey’s path to international rugby with Wales has been far from straightforward. The 26-year-old half-back, who holds the record for appearances at Loughborough Lightning, faced significant setbacks in her pursuit of a Welsh cap. Initial disappointment came when she was left out of the 2026 Six Nations squad, prompting her to consider abandoning rugby for full-time teaching. A subsequent omission from the extended training group for the WXV Global Series deepened her doubts about continuing her career at such a competitive level.
Despite these challenges, Davey received a welcome call-up last month and is now part of Wales’ 39-player squad for the upcoming WXV competition against South Africa, USA, and Japan. The player, who qualifies for Wales through her grandfather from Llanelli, acknowledges that her journey was complicated by coming through the English development system as a younger athlete. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent Wales, crediting her own determination and the support of long-time coaches for sustaining her ambitions.
As a scrum-half in the Wales setup, Davey competes for selection alongside Keira Bevan and Seren Lockwood. Despite potentially sharing the position, the trio maintain a positive relationship, with each supporting the others’ performances. Wales begins their WXV campaign against South Africa at Cardiff Arms Park on September 18, with Davey hopeful of earning her first international cap and fulfilling a lifelong aspiration to represent her country at the highest level.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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