Wales head coach Sean Lynn praised the grit of his side after they completed a two-Test sweep of Japan in the WXV Global Series. In the first Test, Wales claimed a 17-0 victory, and in the second match they built a 29-5 lead before finishing with 13 players following yellow cards to replacements Keira Bevan and Hannah Dallavalle. Despite sustained Japanese pressure in the final 10 minutes, Wales held firm to secure a five-try win.
Lynn hails defensive resilience
"We knew it was going to be another tough one," Lynn said. "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. Everybody told me how amazing Japan is and for us to come away to win two Test matches is an amazing achievement from all players and staff."
Williams highlights discipline work
Co-captain Kate Williams echoed the sentiment, noting the team's brave attacking play and strong set-piece. "Something that we need to continually work on is our discipline, but I'm really proud of the defensive effort, especially in that last 20 minutes with the two yellow cards," she said. Williams also emphasized the blend of experience and youth in the squad and the desire to maintain their playing DNA ahead of the 2027 Six Nations, where Wales will open at home against world champions England.
