WXV World Collection

Wales (24) 24

Tries: Bevan, Ok Jones, Tuipulotu, Callender Cons: Bell 2

USA (21) 26

Tries: Tafuna 3, Coulibaly Cons: Vogel 3

Wales’ resurgence suffered a disappointing blow with USA edging an entertaining WXV contest at Cardiff Arms Park.

Quantity eight Freda Tafuna, a standout participant in USA’s victory over Eire final week, bagged a hat-trick of tries because the error-strewn hosts struggled to seek out the fluidity that noticed them cruise previous South Africa.

Erica Coulibaly additionally crossed for the guests, whereas Wales stayed within the combat with scores from Keira Bevan, Kelsey Jones, Sisilia Tuipulotu and Alex Callender.

However the Eagles dominated the second-half, as soon as once more proving they’re rising drive within the ladies’s recreation and residing as much as their standing as a top-six aspect.

USA’s profitable streak now stretches to 3 video games, whereas Wales should construct once more earlier than they head to Japan subsequent month.

Former Wales hooker Jonathan Humphreys on noticed his USA’s pack and its driving line-out present the platform for the opening attempt, with Tafuna breaking by means of a decided defence.

Wales, in the meantime, struggled for a foothold with dealing with errors and indiscipline creeping into their recreation.

A knock-on led to Tafuna’s second close-range effort and whereas Wales have been provided a lifeline when replays confirmed Emily Henrich obstructed a defender, referee Amber McLachlan allowed it to face.

Wales roared again to life with a clear line break from co-captain Kate Williams. Her namesake Amy then threatened down the wing earlier than the ball was recycled again inside for Bevan, who did nicely to trip a faucet deal with on her solution to the road.

However Wales couldn’t maintain the momentum, a knock-on from the restart gifted USA again possession and as soon as the ball discovered its method out to the pacy Coulibaly, there was little Wales might do to cease her.

Wales then had a shout of a yellow card for a excessive deal with on Tuipulotu, however have been solely given a penalty, which Lleucu George nearly kicked to the touch.

However there was no mistaking the standard of Wales’ drive, with the pack powering hooker Jones to the road to get them again within the recreation.

Wales have been lastly capable of maintain onto the momentum and a penalty allowed the Welsh forwards to drive deep into USA territory and with the try-line begging, Tuipulotu bulldozed over for her third attempt in two video games.

Freya Bell’s conversion hit the publish which regarded to have given USA a two-point lead on the break, however that was till George put in an ideal grubber kick to peg the guests again.

Wales received the turnover off line-out ball which Callender took rapidly earlier than ending off the attempt, with Wales heading down the tunnel with the benefit.