Lynn hails grit of 13-player Wales in Japan win
Wales beat Japan 29-12 in the WXV Global Series after being reduced to 13 players late in the match. Head coach Sean Lynn praised the team’s resilience as they held off Japan’s repeated attacks, saying the defensive stand showed how far the squad had progressed.
The win completed a second successive Test victory over Japan and capped a campaign in which Wales recorded three wins from four. Co-captain Kate Williams praised the team’s attacking play and set piece, while acknowledging discipline still needs work; Wales will next prepare for the Six Nations, opening their 2027 campaign against world champions England.
In short
- Wales held on to beat Japan despite two late yellow cards.
- The victory completed back-to-back Test wins.
- Wales finished the WXV campaign with three wins from four.
Explained simply
Wales and Japan are national teams in women’s rugby union, where players carry, pass and kick the ball to score tries and can be sent off for serious or repeated offences. The WXV Global Series is an international competition for women’s teams, giving them matches outside the main Six Nations tournament.
Sean Lynn is Wales’ head coach, while Kate Williams is a co-captain and helps lead the players on the field. Wales’ results matter as the squad builds towards the Six Nations, the annual competition between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.