The Wallaroos rebounded in style as they outclassed the Welsh 36-5 in Sydney.
They adapted to the wet conditions perfectly to head into the World Cup full of confidence.
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So what did we learn?
Samantha Wood took a rare chance to start and thrived at scrum half in the wet conditions.
The pace of the ruck was a significant difference as Wood took advantage of the space around the ruck to pick apart the visitors’ defence.
On top of that, her goal-kicking was a major weapon, nailing one from the sideline amid others.
It gives Jo Yapp a nice headache ahead of Samoa, with Wood in a battle with Layne Morgan.
Handling and playing to the conditions was the Wallaroos’ Achilles Heel last week, but there were no issues tonight at North Sydney Oval.
They were clinical in their rare chances inside the 22 as they benefited from keeping the ball in tight.
Tuinakauvadra and Faliki Pohiva were among the leaders for post-contact metres as they kept pounding the ball over the advantage line.
It was a stark improvement from last week, and the Wallaroos were at their best.
The Wallaroos’ defensive effort over the past fortnight must be admired, an area that has been a stark improvement in the team in 2025.
They were parked inside their 22 for the majority of the first half hour but never panicked, withholding whatever Wales threw at them.
Michaela Leonard (16) and Piper Duck (18) got through a mountain of defensive work without a miss in the first half.
It’ll fill them with confidence heading to England, especially against big packs like the USA and England.
Tabua Tuinakauvadra is becoming a must-pick for the Wallaroos amid a hotly contested back row.
The number eight’s ball carrying was amazing, crashing over for a double as her physicality gave the Welsh troubles all night.
It continues the Brumbies’ young gun meteoric rise after a breakout 2024 season, playing with unbelievable confidence.
With Siokapesi Palu set to return during the World Cup, it leaves captain Emily Chancellor, Piper Duck, and Ash Marsters fighting for one starting spot.
Jasmine Joyce was able to salvage some positives from her 50th Test cap with a well worked try in the first half.
Joyce is an icon of Welsh Rugby, the standout player at 7s and 15s level for the best part of a decade for Wales and Great Britain.
Unfortunately for the visitors, there weren’t enough players to go with the star flyer to make it back-to-back wins in Australia.
