Wales centre duo give Wales fitness boost against IrelandImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Centres Carys Cox and Hannah Dallavalle missed Wales’ defeat to England at Ashton GateByCeri Coleman-PhillipsBBC Sport WalesPublished49 minutes agoHead coach Sean Lynn has been handed a fitness boost ahead of Wales’ trip to Belfast to take on Ireland in the Women’s Six Nations on Saturday (18:30 BST).Carys Cox, who missed the defeats by France and England, is back in full training, alongside midfield partner Hannah Dallavalle who was a late withdrawal ahead of the 62-24 loss at Ashton Gate.
“It’s lovely to have Carys and Hannah come back into it. I think Carys went really well against Scotland and I was impressed with Hannah’s performance against France,” reported Lynn.
But Wales will be without influential second row Gwen Crabb who picked up a knock in Monday’s training session, with Georgia Evans or Natalia John the likely replacements.
“It’s a precaution but hopefully she [Crabb] can be available for Italy,” reported Lynn.
“But for me it’s all about giving opportunities, and Georgia and Natalia have been training very well and they’re chomping at the bit to go against Ireland.”
