Both Wales and Scotland recorded wins over the USA and Spain respectively ahead of the inaugural WXV competition which starts on 13th October.
Under Wales’ relatively new professional programme, it’s difficult to think of a player who has improved more. Lewis has always been a solid international flanker and an excellent impact player, make no mistake; but now she finds herself as one of the first names on Cunningham’s team sheet.
Super Saturday saw three record crowds in attendance, which deserves headlines in itself; but in terms of the rugby, who were the players of this year’s Six Nations set apart from the rest?
Wales finished their Six Nations campaign off with a win to secure third place, scoring five tries to beat Italy 36-10.
In round one, it was evident that Wales had no interest in messing around in their own half, even when they’re three or four tries up. But why is this? Well, it’s because of their much improved defensive shape and fitness.
If a team were to be picked today on the assumption that all eligible players are healthy and available and with a criterion that England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales were to have at least two players each who would make it?
Head coach Ioan Cunningham admits he is frustrated that Wales will spend the rest of the weekend sweating on results elsewhere
Australia were dominant in possession but disjointed in attack, scoring just once despite 12 visits to the Welsh 22.
There are four changes and two positional swaps in the Wales Women side named to face Australia in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday (2.15am) following defeat against New Zealand in round 2.
Prolific winger Portia Woodman and 18-year-old centre Sylvia Brunt both crossed twice as the five-time world champions ran in 10 tries in a bonus point win.