Wasteful Wales defeated by 14-player Wallaroos

5 months ago 101

Wales score a try against Australia in the WXV tournament

Wales have failed to beat Australia in six matches

Australia (25)
Tries: Stewart, Karpani, Cramer, Wong Con: Dallinger Pen: Dallinger
Wales (19)
Tries: Phillips, penalty try, Jones Con: Bevan

Wasteful Wales ended their debut WXV campaign winless after failing to beat 14-player Australia in Auckland.

The Wallaroos played almost the entire second half without Siokapesi Palu who was shown a red card for a dangerous tackle, but they still managed to run in three tries.

Kelsey Jones' late score ensured a dramatic finish, but Wales were once again left to rue missed chances.

They finish a disappointing tournament bottom of the table.

More to follow.

Line-ups

Australia: Faitala Moleka; Maya Stewart, Georgina Friedrichs, Arabella McKenzie, Ivania Wong; Carys Dallinger, Layne Morgan; Brianna Hoy, Tania Naden, Eva Karpani, Sera Naiqama, Michaela Leonard (capt), Siokapesi Palu, Emily Chancellor, Kaitlan Leaney.

Replacements: Adiana Talakai, Bree-Anna Cheatham, Bride O'Gorman, Atasi Lafai, Ashley Marsters, Jay Huriwai, Cecilia Smith, Lori Cramer.

Wales: Jasmine Joyce; Lisa Neumann, Hannah Jones (capt), Hannah Bluck, Carys Cox; Lleucu George, Keira Bevan; Gwenllian Pyrs, Carys Phillips, Sisilia Tuipolotu, Abbie Fleming, Georgia Evans, Kate Williams, Alex Callender, Bethan Lewis.

Replacements: Kelsey Jones, Abbey Constable, Cerys Hale, Alisha Butchers, Sioned Harries, Meg Davies, Robyn Wilkins, Kerin Lake.