Wales prop Sisilia Tuipulotu has said that being chosen for the first-ever British and Irish Lions women's tour is one of her main goals. Recently, she played a key role in Wales' 50-19 win over South Africa, scoring two tries. The match was watched by Lions head coach Jo Yapp, who has said she will pick the best players in each position for the upcoming tour to New Zealand. Tuipulotu's strong performance has put her in the spotlight for the Lions squad announcement in May. She wasn't aware Yapp was watching until after the game but was happy with how the team played in front of her.
Tuipulotu, 23, earned the nickname "prop idol" during the 2023 Six Nations tournament, but she had faced challenges with injuries and a lack of confidence as Wales struggled in recent matches. However, her performance against South Africa received praise from former Wales centre Jonathan Davies, who called it "world class." Tuipulotu, who moved to Harlequins from Gloucester-Hartpury in the summer, credited the six weeks of pre-season training for helping her regain her physical fitness. She said she hadn't been able to play the rugby she wanted to in the past year but felt satisfied with her performance on Friday.
Wales will now face the USA in the WXV Global Series at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday at 15:00 BST. The USA, who recently beat Ireland, are currently ranked sixth in the world, while Wales have climbed to 11th. Tuipulotu expressed confidence ahead of the match, saying the team aims to follow up their recent win and keep improving. The game is an important step for Wales as they continue to build momentum in international competition.
Wales Prop Tuipulotu Eyes Lions Tour After Strong Performance Against South Africa
AI-rewritten from original reportingHow it works
rugbywaleslionssisilia-tuipulotuwxv-global-series



