Wallaroos can match Wales in Sydney wet: skipper
The hosts were stunned 22-12 in Brisbane last week and the sides will clash again on Friday at North Sydney Oval, the Wallaroos' final Test before next month's World Cup.
Keen to play up-tempo rugby under coach Jo Yapp, Chancellor admits they must also show they're not one-trick ponies.
With rain forecast, they'll get their chance.
"We're confident with a lot of what we did, just need that execution to be a little better," Chancellor said ahead of her second game in charge.
"We've been well aware it's going to rain for most of the time we've been here and it's stuck true.
"We want to play to the conditions well and prove ... we can play this kind of rugby as well."
Chancellor, captaining with Siokapesi Palu (foot) injured, said the return of lethal winger Maya Stewart from a knee injury was "an emotional win" ahead of England's World Cup.
Wales have made seven changes to last week's side, with back-rowers Alex Callender and Kate Williams to co-captain the side for the first time.
Winger and three-time rugby sevens Olympian Jasmine Joyce will win her 50th Wales cap in Sydney.
"Wounds are still open and you're feeling the pain ... it's a great opportunity," Chancellor said of the quick turnaround.
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