Williams clinches historic victory

■ By JAMES ORPIN

Wales .............. 31
Australia........ 24
WALES beat Australia in dramatic fashion with Kate Williams going over in the final play to record a first victory over Australia in seven attempts and give them confidence ahead of their WXV2 opener against the Wallaroos in eight days in Cape Town.
Tabua Tuinakauvadra’s late effort looked to have salvaged a draw for Australia but Williams crashed over from a driving maul to seal victory.
Australia wing Maya Stewart scored the first try after three minutes. Wales hit back when captain Carys Cox’s st...

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