USA edged Wales in an entertaining WXV contest at Cardiff Arms Park, with New Zealand-born winger Tafuna delivering a hat‑trick to secure the victory.
The match, part of the global WXV tournament, saw the United States take a narrow win over the Welsh side. The result comes as a setback to Wales, whose recent resurgence in international rugby has been under scrutiny.
Tafuna’s three tries were the highlight of the game, providing a decisive advantage for the Americans and demonstrating the depth of talent in the USA squad.
Wales will look to regroup after the loss, while the United States will build on the momentum of this win as the WXV competition progresses.
With the WXV bringing together the top women's national teams from around the world, matches such as this one at Cardiff Arms Park underscore the growing competitiveness of the sport.
<small>Source: BBC Sport — read the original story there.</small>
