Wales suffer heavy Australia defeat in final World Cup warm-up
Wales suffered a heavy defeat to Australia in their final World Cup warm-up.Sean Lynn's side had headed to Sydney full of confidence after an impressive showing in the first Test in Brisbane, but were completely outclassed at the Oval.Perhaps more concerning was a foot injury to co-captain Alex Callender who limped off early in the first half. She now has just over three weeks to recover before Wales' tournament opener against Scotland.More to follow.
Australia: Caitlyn Halse; Maya Stewart, Georgina Friedrichs, Trilleen Pomare, Desiree Miller; Faitala Moleka, Samantha Wood; Faliki Pohiva, Katalina Amosa, Bridie O'Gorman, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor (capt), Tabua Tuinakauvadra.Replacements: Tania Naden, Lydia Kavoa, Alapeta Ngauamo, Ashley Fernandez, Ashley Marsters, Layne Morgan, Tia Hinds, Waiaria Ellis.Wales: Nel Metcalfe; Jasmine Joyce-Butchers, Carys Cox, Courtney Keight, Lisa Neumann; Kayleigh Powell, Keira Bevan; Gwenllian Pyrs, Carys Phillips, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Gwen Crabb, Abbie Fleming, Kate Williams (co-capt), Bethan Lewis, Alex Callender (co-capt).Replacements: Molly Reardon, Maisie Davies, Jenni Scoble, Alaw Pyrs, Georgia Evans, Meg Davies, Hannah Dallavalle, Catherine Richards.
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