Welsh Feathers Secure…

Welsh Feathers Secure…

The Welsh Feathers secured a convincing double Test win against the Zimbabwe Gems as they gear up for their Celtic Cup title defense.

Following a solid 66-39 victory at Cardiff City’s House of Sport on Saturday, they followed up with a 50-44 win on Sunday.

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The first match showcased two fresh talents for Wales, with Millie Carter and Ellie Blackwell making their international debuts.

Leah Middleton earned player of the match honors in her return after an ankle dislocation, while Georgia Rowe received the accolades on her 75th cap on Sunday.

The Celtic Cup is set to kick off on Wednesday, 26 November.

This year’s tournament will feature an expansion from four to six teams, adding the world number seven Uganda She Cranes and the 18th-ranked Namibia Desert Jewels to the lineup.

Celtic Cup Fixtures

*All times in GMT

Wednesday, 26 November

Uganda She Cranes vs. Namibia Desert Jewels 14:30

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Zimbabwe Gems vs. Northern Ireland Warriors 17:00

Scottish Thistles vs. Welsh Feathers 19:30

Thursday, 27 November

Northern Ireland Warriors vs. Uganda She Cranes 14:30

Namibia Desert Jewels vs. Scottish Thistles 17:00

Welsh Feathers vs. Zimbabwe Gems 19:30

Friday, 28 November

Namibia Desert Jewels vs. Zimbabwe Gems 14:30

Welsh Feathers vs. Northern Ireland Warriors 17:00

Scottish Thistles vs. Uganda She Cranes 19:30

Saturday, 29 November

Welsh Feathers vs. Namibia Desert Jewels 12:30

Uganda She Cranes vs. Zimbabwe Gems 15:00

Northern Ireland Warriors vs. Scottish Thistles 17:30

Sunday, 30 November

Namibia Desert Jewels vs. Northern Ireland Warriors 12:30

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Welsh Feathers vs. Uganda She Cranes 15:00

Scottish Thistles vs. Zimbabwe Gems 17:30