New-look Wales women end losing streak with Barbarians win
Amy Williams scores two tries on her first Wales appearance as visitors end a run of nine defeats against a star-studded Baa-Baas.
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"We wanted to win and to do that with 16 players aged under 23 was really pleasing."
— Sean Lynn , Athlete
Key People
Amy Williams scored two tries on her first Wales appearance.
Carys Phillips made history by being part of the Barbarians.
Courtney Keight added to Wales' scoring with a try.
Emily Chancellor served as captain for the Barbarians.
Jorja Aiono scored a try late in the game.
Kayleigh Powell scored the opening try and played at fly-half.
Ruby Tui is a New Zealand World Cup winner.
Sean Lynn is the head coach of the Wales women's rugby team.
Seren Lockwood impressed in her position as scrum-half.
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Amy Williams scores two tries on her first Wales appearance as visitors end a run of nine defeats against a star-studded Baa-Baas.
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