Wales complete Japan double to end WXV on a high
Wales completed a WXV double over Japan with a comfortable 29-5 victory in Kumagaya City.
Wales secured a WXV double against Japan with a convincing 29-5 victory in Kumagaya City. Nel Metcalfe and Moe Nagaoka scored tries in the opening 15 minutes, followed by Kelsey Jones and Amy Williams adding to Wales' tally in the first half. In the second half, Sisilia Tuipulotu scored after the break, and Williams completed her second try from the backs.
Despite being reduced to 13 players with yellow cards for Keira Bevan and Hannah Dallavalle, Wales held firm and kept Japan at bay in the closing minutes. This victory marks Wales' third win in the Global Series, with their sole loss coming against USA. For Wales, this win represents a significant turnaround from their nine Test winless streak prior to the South Africa game.
Meanwhile, Japan remains without a victory since May and has yet to secure a win under head coach Toshizumi Kitagawa.
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