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Callender endured the lows as a professional athlete when hit by injury before, during and after the 2025 World Cup.<\/p>\n
It comes as no surprise that the fierce competitor has bounced back.<\/p>\n
Lynn hailed Callender’s competitive streak but also the growth of her attacking game when naming his team for the first Japan Test.<\/p>\n
She is one of the Welsh players sure to be on the radar of British and Irish Lions head coach Jo Yapp – her former Worcester boss – after repeatedly showing her Test match credentials against the best.<\/p>\n
That has been helped by her exploits in Premiership Women’s Rugby and also by the ability to be a professional.<\/p>\n
“Getting full-time contracts, nutrition and gym-wise we have everything that we need to prepare ourselves for Test match rugby,” Callender explained.<\/p>\n
“If I look back to when I was 18 and came into the squads, I hated the gym and just wanted to play rugby.<\/p>\n
“As I’ve progressed I have learned how to manage my body and what is needed to prepare for an international game.<\/p>\n
“I’ve learned so much as a person and a leader as well. Team comes first in everything.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n