Wales Secures Convincing Victory over USA as They Prepare for WXV1

Wales Dominate USA in Pre-Tournament Clash

Inaugural WXV1 Tournament Warm-up Victory

With the inaugural WXV1 tournament just around the corner, Wales showcased their dominance by securing a resounding victory over the United States in Colwyn Bay. In challenging weather conditions, Wales crossed the try line six times to emerge victorious with an impressive scoreline of six tries to three.

Tries Galore for Wales

This exhilarating clash saw Wales display their attacking prowess as they scored three tries in each half. Alisha Butchers, Keira Bevan, and Lisa Neumann were among the try-scorers before halftime. The second half witnessed Alex Callender with a brace and Sioned Harries crossing over late on to seal the triumph.

A Brave Fight from USA

The visitors refused to back down despite adverse conditions, managing to breach the Welsh defense on three occasions. Sarah Levy, Freda Tafuna, and Paige Stathopolous all added points for Team USA.

Butchers Shines Brightly Upon Return

Alisha Butchers made her presence felt after returning from a major knee injury by opening up scoring within 10 minutes of play. This marked a triumphant return for Butchers who celebrated her first international appearance since recovering from such a significant setback.

Battling Performance from Bevan

Six-try heroics were complemented by an outstanding kicking performance from scrum-half Keira Bevan who successfully converted four Wales conversions. Bevan, not content with just kicking duties, also powered through for a try of her own.

Neumann Benefits from Impressive Build-up Play

Lisa Neumann capitalized on some exceptional build-up play by the Welsh team to extend their lead to 18-3 at halftime. This showcased both the team’s attacking prowess and ability to execute their game plan effectively.

Harries Leaves Her Mark in Milestone Cap

Sioned Harries made an impact off the bench as she crossed over late in the game, marking her 75th cap for Wales. This milestone appearance was made even more special as Harries contributed to securing victory against a determined United States side.

Promising Prospects Ahead for Wales

This victory further solidifies Wales’ credentials ahead of their participation in the highly anticipated WXV global competition. They will now embark on a journey to New Zealand where they will face tough challenges against Canada, hosts New Zealand, and Australia – all top-tier teams that demand nothing less than excellence.