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Jess McAuley: Army Rugby League Star Set For International Debut

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British Army rugby league player Lance Bombardier Jess McAuley could make her Wales debut next month after being announced in the squad for their upcoming fixture.

Wales face off against England at the Halliwell Stadium, the home of Warrington Wolves, on 25 June.

The Lance Bombardier, who serves with 16 Regiment Royal Artillery, became the first servicewoman to be capped by the Army and UK Armed Forces in rugby union including at 15s and 7s and in rugby league.

England vs Wales will start at 18:00 BST on Friday 25 June.

The Army Rugby League congratulated McAuley on her selection on their Twitter page.

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