England PDRL Community Lions take on Wales in their first international Test of 2025

The PDRL England Community Lions are set to face Wales in their first fixture of the 2025 season, sponsored by Medequip.

The Lions will travel to Caerphilly, Wales for the away clash, kicking off at 3.00pm on Saturday 19th July.

The 2024 season saw England take a convincing win against Wales with a dominant 40-6 victory. England will be aiming to maintain their winning streak. However, Wales, determined to turn the tables, will be eager to claim their first win against their home nation's rivals. 

Head Coach, Michelle Melling, has named her squad below: 

England Community Lions Squad: 

Aaron Dibnah (Warrington Wolves) , Adam Fleming (Wakefield Trinity) Ben Nicholson, (Wakefield Trinity), Ben Seward (Wigan Warriors) Callum Parkinson (Wakefield Trinity), Connor Lynes (Hull KR) , Corey Davies, (Hull FC), Darren Dean (Wakefield Trinity) Harvey Redmonds (Leeds Rhinos) , Jamie Barnett (Warrington Wolves) John Clements (Wakefield Trinity), Lee Thornton (Wigan Warriors), Mark Gummerson (Castleford Tigers), Nick Kennedy (Castleford Tigers), Nick Leigh (Leeds Rhinos) , Steve Bates (Leeds Rhinos), Tommy Pouncey (Leeds Rhinos) 

Match Details: 

Kick-off: Saturday 19th July, 3.00pm 

Location:  South Wales Jets, Penallta RFC, Caerphilly Road, Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7EP 

Admissions: Tickets £5 adult, £1 concessions. 

Tickets will be available to buy online via ticket pass.