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Pyrs backs Wales to build on positives in France clash

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Gwenllian Pyrs believes Wales can take confidence from the way they took the battle to England as they prepare for another tough TikTok Women's Six Nations clash against France.

Wales were in front for much of the first half against the Red Roses, who have won each of the last five TikTok Women's Six Nations Championships, before a late flurry saw the visitors take a 17-3 lead in at the break.

Ad The home side were causing England problems rarely seen in the Championship in recent years on both sides of the ball and especially in the scrum, with Pyrs making her mark against one of the best front rows in the world.

Women's Six Nations ChampionshipYouth providing hope for Ireland says Nic a BhairdYESTERDAY AT 16:44 A second-half surge saw England ultimately run out 59-3 winners but now all attention turn to the Round 4 fixture with Les Bleues, with the prop hoping her side can put their lessons from Saturday into practice.

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