Wales complete impressive WXV series with second Japan win

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Wales won 29-5 against Japan in their second Test of a strong WXV series.

Wales won 29-5 against Japan in Kumagaya City, with winger Amy Williams scoring twice and Nel Metcalfe, hooker Kelsey Jones and prop Sisilia Tuipulotu each adding tries. This was Wales' second consecutive victory over Japan in the WXV Global Series, following a 17-0 win the previous week.

Wales dominated much of the match but were reduced to thirteen players when replacements Keira Bevan and Hannah Dallavalle received yellow cards within two minutes of each other late in the game. Despite this, they held firm defensively as Japan attacked repeatedly in the final ten minutes.

Head coach Sean Lynn praised his side's resilience. "The grit we showed to go down to 13 players and just hold them out at the end, that for me is just a sign of how far this squad has come," he said. Co-captain Kate Williams added: "We played some exciting attacking rugby, especially in that first-half to get a few of our tries. I'm really proud of the set piece as well."

Wales' WXV campaign saw them win three matches, with their only defeat a narrow two-point loss to USA. This represents a dramatic improvement for Lynn's side, which had lost nine consecutive Tests before the tournament. Wales' next fixture is against world champions England in the Six Nations at the Principality Stadium.

Wales complete impressive WXV series with second Japan win — Image: BBC Wales

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Wales not finished product but all roads lead to 2029Head coach Sean Lynn says Wales are not the finished product but he has been encouraged by their WXV Global Series.BBC Wales · 2 Nov, 05:40
Lynn hails grit of 13-player Wales in Japan winWales head coach Sean Lynn has praised the grit shown by his side during their five-try victory over Japan.BBC Wales · 31 Oct, 12:18
Wales Women beat Japan again to round off impressive seriesWales Women ended an impressive summer with another win that bodes well for the Six NationsWalesOnline · 31 Oct, 10:42
Wales complete Japan double to end WXV on a highWales completed a WXV double over Japan with a comfortable 29-5 victory in Kumagaya City.BBC Wales · 31 Oct, 09:04

In this story: Wales · Japan · Sean Lynn · Amy Williams · Sisilia Tuipulotu · USA · England

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