Wales Women’s Six Nations: Cunningham insists team still learning despite poor run

Wales Women’s Rugby Team Faces Uphill Battle to Avoid Wooden Spoon

Wales women’s rugby team is facing a tough challenge as they prepare to take on Italy in their final Six Nations match at Principality Stadium on Saturday, 27 April. After a crushing 40-0 defeat by France, the team is currently rooted to the bottom of the table and is at risk of finishing with the Wooden Spoon.

Head coach Ioan Cunningham acknowledges that his team is still in the learning phase when it comes to professionalism, despite turning professional in 2022. He remains optimistic about their progress, pointing out that they have come a long way since then.

Despite the recent losses, Cunningham believes that there were positive aspects in their performance against France, showing improvement from their previous match against Ireland. Former Wales international Dyddgu Hywel, however, has criticized Cunningham’s reaction to the defeat, calling for higher standards from both the coaching staff and the players.

Former Wales coach Chris Horsman also expressed disappointment in the team’s performance, emphasizing the need for higher expectations and standards. On the other hand, former Wales captain Rachel Taylor praised the team’s effort and determination, highlighting the need for improvement in their attacking game.

With four losses in the current campaign, former captain Siwan Lillicrap acknowledges the tough position the team is in but urges them to give their all in the final match against Italy. She emphasizes the importance of playing without fear and giving everything they have to avoid finishing in the sixth spot.

As Wales prepares to face Italy, the pressure is on for them to deliver a strong performance and end the championship on a high note. Fans will be eagerly watching to see if the team can rise to the occasion and avoid the Wooden Spoon.