Wales defeated Australia 21-12 at Ballymore Stadium, achieving their first away victory in 818 days. The match showcased Wales' defensive strength and capitalized on Australia’s handling errors. Despite a bright start by the Wallaroos, a lightning delay allowed Wales to regroup, leading to two tries by Nel Metcalfe and a third by Hannah Jones. Australia struggled to maintain momentum, while Wales demonstrated resilience and physicality, putting the Wallaroos on notice ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
Emily Chancellor acknowledged the Wallaroos' handling errors, stating, "We had too many drop balls and we didn't really play like we know we can. So it's back to the drawing board for us..."
Wales captain Alex Callender expressed pride in her team's performance, saying, "Bloody awesome. I am genuinely so proud of the girls and just excited about the journey ahead...our defence was outstanding today."
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