New-look Wales end losing streak with Barbarians win

New-look Wales end losing streak with Barbarians winImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Kayleigh Powell scored the opening try in a rare appearance at fly-halfByMatt LloydBBC SportPublished3 minutes agoCommentsBarbarians (7) 17Tries: Rule, Cleall, Quansah Con: PenaWales (15) 34Tries: Powell, Williams 2, Lockwood, Keight, Aiono Cons: Powell 2New-look Wales produced an encouraging display as they ended a nine-game losing streak albeit in this non-cap friendly against Barbarians at Allianz Stadium.Uncapped wing Amy Williams scored twice between tries from makeshift fly-half Kayleigh Powell and rising scrum-half star Seren Lockwood.Courtney Keight crossed before another new prospect, Jorja Aiono, added a sixth try late on as Wales did well to last the distance in scorching heat in Twickenham where temperatures hit 31 degrees (89F) at kick-off.While the result does not improve Wales' record of one victory in their last 15 Tests, they can at least look ahead to the WXV Global Series in October on the back of a rare success against star-studded opposition.The only disappointment was a late injury to full-back Nel Metcalfe on her return to action after missing the entire Six Nations.Wales beat Barbarians as North signs off in stylePublished3 hours agoWhy Wales see the value in Baa-Baas double-headerPublished1 day agoMemories are made of Wales v BarbariansPublished2 days agoHead coach Sean Lynn took the opportunity to experiment for this uncapped fixture.With a host of seasoned regulars either injured or involved in this weekend's Premiership Women's Rugby final, he selected 11 players in the matchday squad aged 22 or younger.Powell was handed the number ten jersey, with Lleucu George rested, and she responded with the game's opening try on 11 minutes.Wales are desperate to expand their fly-half options and Powell, who shone at full-back during the Six Nations, showed plenty of nice touches.Alex Callender and Alisha Joyce both returned, f...