Wales deliver performance of serious promise
Wales have set themselves a new standard after clocking up a half-century of points in their WXV opener against South Africa.
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Notable Quotes
"There have been some tough times, but you've got to have those adverse times."
— Sean Lynn , Athlete
"she's had 84 caps and that's the first time Wales have scored 50 points."
— Keira Bevan , Athlete
"we are going to keep working for the positive feeling to continue."
— Kate Williams , Athlete
Key People
Alex Callender is a back-row forward for Wales who will captain the women's team in an upcoming match.
Amy Williams scored two tries on her first Wales appearance.
Carys Cox is a player who may return to the Wales women's rugby team.
Freya Bell made her debut for the Wales women's rugby team in this match.
Jo Yapp is the British and Irish Lions Women's coach.
Kate Williams is a co-captain of the Welsh women's rugby team.
Keira Bevan is a player in the Wales women's rugby team.
Sean Lynn is the head coach of the Wales women's rugby team.
Sisilia Tuipulotu is a player on the Wales women's rugby team known for her two-try performance.
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Wales have set themselves a new standard after clocking up a half-century of points in their WXV opener against South Africa.
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