Wales Development downed by England Academy
Under the fresh Swansea sun, Wales were certainly in contention for the first 10 minutes, creating several opportunities and pressuring the England defence. The visitors stamped their authority after 13 minutes with a try from the outstanding flanker, Jane Leonard, following a sniping run by Amber Penrith. Alice Richardson converted.
Wales stepped up their defence with some notable tackling from Claire Mattey and Philippa Tuttiet. This held off the constant English attack, until a penalty try decision was awarded midway through the half. The visitors added a further 14 points shortly before half-time through Heather Fisher and Ellen Small tries and Alice Richardson’s conversions. Jane Leonard ran in a further three tries during the second half, with Natasha Fitt crossing for one.
Wales Development now look forward to a fixture against a touring South Africa side at UWIC on Tuesday 26th April.
Wales Development Team
Rachel Evans (Pontyclun); Angharad Thomas (Saracens); Ruth Copeland (Llandaff North); Madeline Bowley (Waunarlwydd); Louise Akers (Dolgellau); Claire Mattey (Birchgrove); Eirlys Lougher CAPT (UWIC); Vikki Gaylard (Llandaff North); Miriam Evans (London Welsh); Bethan Walsh (Oxford University); Nicola Davies (Tycroes); Lucy Berry (Fishguard & Goodwick); Jessica Kidley (Llandaff North); Nina Bishop (Fishguard & Goodwick); Philippa Tuttiet (Clifton) Natalie Bowen (Fishguard & Goodwick); Kath Foale (Saracens); Nicola Evans (Wasps); Gemma Hallett (University of Central Lancashire); Laura Prosser (Richmond); Hayley Kemp (Alton); Paula Mullen (Llandaff North)
