Wales pushing the pain barrier in bid to improve
BBC Sport spends a day in Wales' pre-season camp, watching players put through their paces ahead of the new WXV Global Series.
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Notable Quotes
"We need to work harder."
— Gareth Harris , Athlete
"I think we'll see a different Wales this time round."
— Gareth Harris , Athlete
Key People
Alisha Joyce is a player in the Wales women's rugby team.
Amy Williams scored two tries on her first Wales appearance.
Ashley Beck is a player and backs coach for the Wales women's rugby team.
Gareth Harris is the strength and conditioning coach for the Wales women's rugby team.
Georgia Evans is a player in the Wales women's rugby team.
Keira Bevan is a player in the Wales women's rugby team.
Maisie Davies is a player in the Wales women's rugby team.
Sean Lynn is the head coach of the Wales women's rugby team.
Steve Salvin is the forwards coach for the Wales women's rugby team.
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BBC Sport spends a day in Wales' pre-season camp, watching players put through their paces ahead of the new WXV Global Series.
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