The Women’s Six Nations match between Wales and France culminated in a resounding victory for the visiting team, who secured a 40-0 win over the Welsh squad. Siwan Lillicrap, a former captain of Wales, expressed disappointment at their performance but urged the team to give their all in their next match against Italy in order to avoid finishing at the bottom of the standings.
Rachel Taylor, also a former captain of Wales, echoed the necessity for improvement in Wales’ attack, highlighting their subpar scoring record of only 33 points for the entire tournament.
On the other hand, France captain Manae Feleu expressed pride in her team’s performance and emphasized their determination to secure the Grand Slam title. Former Wales international Philippa Tuttiett acknowledged the frustration within the Welsh team and emphasized the importance of learning from their mistakes.
The match witnessed several significant moments, including Wales losing possession during a critical lineout and France’s centre receiving a sin-bin. Despite visible effort from the Welsh squad, the match concluded with yet another narrow loss for the team.
Player of the match, Annaelle Deshayes, was praised for her outstanding performance, leading the French team to a dominating victory. The match also saw a significant attendance of 5,786.
Despite the one-sided outcome, the Welsh team focused on the positives, with the inclusion of new talent such as Mollie Wilkinson adding optimism for the future. Both teams made crucial substitutions, with Wilkinson making her international debut for Wales, and Fall being brought in as a replacement for France.
Despite the comprehensive victory for France, the upcoming matches promise to be a crucial opportunity for Wales to redeem themselves and conclude the tournament on a positive note.