Wales suffer heavy Australia defeat in final World Cup warm-up

Women's summer series

Australia (21) 36

Tries: Stewart, Moleka, Amosa, Tuinakauvadra 2, Marsters Cons: Wood 3

Wales (5) 5

Tries: Joyce-Butchers

Wales suffered a heavy defeat to Australia in their final World Cup warm-up.

Sean Lynn's side had headed to Sydney full of confidence after an impressive showing in the first Test in Brisbane, but were completely outclassed at the Oval.

Perhaps more concerning was a foot injury to co-captain Alex Callender who limped off early in the first half.

She now has just over three weeks to recover before Wales' tournament opener against Scotland.

More to follow.

Australia: Caitlyn Halse; Maya Stewart, Georgina Friedrichs, Trilleen Pomare, Desiree Miller; Faitala Moleka, Samantha Wood; Faliki Pohiva, Katalina Amosa, Bridie O'Gorman, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor (capt), Tabua Tuinakauvadra.

Replacements: Tania Naden, Lydia Kavoa, Alapeta Ngauamo, Ashley Fernandez, Ashley Marsters, Layne Morgan, Tia Hinds, Waiaria Ellis.

Wales: Nel Metcalfe; Jasmine Joyce-Butchers, Carys Cox, Courtney Keight, Lisa Neumann; Kayleigh Powell, Keira Bevan; Gwenllian Pyrs, Carys Phillips, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Gwen Crabb, Abbie Fleming, Kate Williams (co-capt), Bethan Lewis, Alex Callender (co-capt).

Replacements: Molly Reardon, Maisie Davies, Jenni Scoble, Alaw Pyrs, Georgia Evans, Meg Davies, Hannah Dallavalle, Catherine Richards.