
Wales Players Rally Behind Coach Sean Lynn Ahead of Crucial Italy Clash
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Wales scrum-half Keira Bevan expressed the team's frustration after enduring nine consecutive losses in the Women's Six Nations, stating that "nobody is more frustrated and disappointed than us." Following their recent defeat to Ireland, Wales faces a must-win situation against Italy on Sunday (12:15 BST) to avoid a third consecutive Wooden Spoon. However, even a victory might not suffice if Scotland secures a bonus point in their match against Ireland.
Bevan acknowledged the criticism directed at the team, which has seen them drop to 12th in the world rankings, but urged fans to remain patient. "Yes, we probably haven't had the wins we want, but we are performing and getting better every game," she commented.
Sean Lynn took over coaching duties at the start of the 2025 Six Nations, and despite a challenging start with five straight defeats last year and a disappointing World Cup campaign, Bevan affirmed the players' support for him. "Yes, 100%... the help he has in the background, it's massive," she stated, highlighting contributions from defence coach Tyrone Holmes and attack coach Ashley Beck.
Wales has shown defensive improvement, noted as a bright spot in their campaign, but is currently lacking a specialist kicking coach and breakdown coach. Bevan reflected on the need for quick learning and problem-solving during matches rather than waiting for post-game analysis. "It did feel like a backwards step, but we have to be positive," she concluded.
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