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New-look Wales end nine-game losing streak with Barbarians win

Wales secured a 17-34 victory over the Barbarians, ending a nine-game losing streak. Uncapped wing Amy Williams scored two tries on her first Wales appearance.

  • Wales ended a nine-game losing streak with a 17-34 victory over the Barbarians
  • Uncapped wing Amy Williams scored two tries on her first Wales appearance
  • New-look Wales produced a refreshed display in the non-cap friendly match

New-look Wales produced a refreshed display as they ended a nine-game losing streak with a 17-34 victory over the Barbarians in a non-cap friendly match at Allianz Stadium.

Uncapped wing Amy Williams scored two tries on her first Wales appearance, with tries from makeshift fly-half Kayleigh Powell and rising scrum-half star Seren Lockwood also contributing to the win.

Courtney Keight crossed before another new prospect, Jorja Aiono, added a sixth try late on as Wales did well to last the distance in scorching heat at Twickenham where temperatures hit 31C at kick-off.

The only disappointment was a late injury to full-back Nel Metcalfe on her return to action after missing the entire Six Nations.

Head coach Sean Lynn praised the young players, saying: 'We wanted to win and to do that with 16 players aged under 23 was really pleasing.'

Why this matters: The win provides a rare boost for Wales ahead of the WXV Global Series in October and gives the team confidence for pre-season.

What this means for you: What this means for you: This win gives Welsh rugby fans hope for the future and provides a boost to the team's morale ahead of the WXV Global Series.

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