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ALISHA BUTCHERS

Born Swansea

Position Back-row

Club Bristol Bears

Height 5ft 5in

Weight 11st 4lb

Wales caps 38

Instagram @alishabutchers

WHETHER AS a link player out wide, an important jumper in the lineout or a physical presence at the contact area, Alisha Butchers is key to Wales’ World Cup hopes. From her early days to going pro, the flanker talks through her career…

My dad was a rugby player and I went along to train with the U7s at Bynea RFC and fell in love with it. I’m lucky enough to be part of a

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