Wales dig deep for fightback victory

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 17: Alisha Butchers and Jasmine Joyce of Wales celebrate at full time during the Women's Six Nations match between Wales and Ireland at Cardiff Arms Park on March 17, 2019 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images)

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...

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