Welsh broadcasters S4C will now broadcast the Wales Women’s all-important Test match live on its channel.
Both sides have qualified for the new global WXV tournament but the winner of the clash in the Welsh capital will qualify for WXV2 in South Africa with the runner-up playing in WXV3 in Dubai.
Wales beat Italy 22-20 in the final game of the Women’s Six Nations front of a record 10,592 crowd at Principality Stadium at the end of April.
The Arms Park has become the spiritual home of Hannah Jones’ Wales side, having set the previous record crowd of 8,500 at the Arms Park, followed with record crowds against Scotland and France at the same venue during the recent Six Nations.
Wales will face a Spain side that won the last Test match between the two sides 29-5 back in November 2019. Spain won their last Test match when they beat Sweden 53-0 in the European Championship.
Ioan Cunningham, Wales Head coach, said:
“The WXV play-off against Spain at Cardiff Arms Park is a major Test match and S4C recognise how important it is for the team and the nation by broadcasting the game live at the end of June.”
“A record 10,592 crowd turned up to support the team for the last home game at Principality Stadium, and the support that day played a key role in the 20-22 against Italy and we need to build on that performance.
“Six players made their Wales debuts during the recent Six Nations campaign and building the depth in the squad is a key area we have identified before the next World Cup in 2025.
“Exposing some of the exciting young talent we have in Wales to the Test match arena will increase competition, drive standards and make us a better team for the challenges ahead of us.
“Playing at home and pulling on the red jersey is always a privilege for all the squad and is something the players don’t take for granted. The opportunity to play in front of our own supporters is always a special experience and the players realise the responsibility of representing Wales on the world stage.”
