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Talking points: Wales end WXV Global Series with Japan clean sweep

Wales have completed an impressive WXV Global Series campaign, prevailing 29-5 over Japan to take a 2-0 series victory and finish 2026 on a high.

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Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:48 AM

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Wales secured a 2-0 series sweep over Japan with a 29-5 win in the WXV Global Series.
Winger Amy Williams scored twice, with Kelsey Jones, Nel Metcalfe, and Sisilia Tuipulotu also crossing for Wales.
Wales defended successfully despite finishing the match with 13 players after yellow cards to Bryonie King and Keira Bevan.

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Wales completed a 2-0 series sweep over Japan in the WXV Global Series with a 29-5 victory in Kumagaya. Sean Lynn's side scored five tries to one, led by a double from winger Amy Williams alongside tries from Nel Metcalfe, Kelsey Jones, and Sisilia Tuipulotu. Moe Nagaoka scored the sole try for the host nation.

Despite Japan controlling nearly 70 percent of possession in the second half, the Welsh defense held firm. Wales finished the match with 13 players after late yellow cards to Bryonie King and Keira Bevan, closing their 2026 campaign on a high after a winless Six Nations earlier in the year.

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Talking points: Wales end WXV Global Series with Japan clean sweep

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