Ireland ............19
Wales ..............27
ALISHA Butchers believes the impact of professionalism was clear to see as Wales staged a stunning second-half comeback to beat Ireland in the TikTok Women’s Six Nations.
Wales were playing their first Championship game since 12 players were offered full-time contracts for the first time in January, with a further dozen on part-time contracts.
But it looked as though it was going to be Ireland’s day in Dublin after tries from Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe and Linda Djougang put the hosts 14-5 ahead at the break.
Jasmine Joyce added to Carys Philli...