Lynn hails much improved Wales performance

Wales lock Jorja Aiono impressed in her senior debut [Huw Evans Picture Agency]

Despite defeat by Scotland, head coach Sean Lynn says Wales have clearly improved from last summer's winless World Cup campaign.

He saw his side go down 24-19 in their Six Nations opener on Saturday, but the result, and notably performance, was a far cry from the previous six-try demolition in Salford.

Wales had led 12-10 at half-time at the Principality Stadium thanks to tries from front row duo Kelsey Jones and Sisilia Tuipulotu and some resolute defending.

Despite Scotland pulling away in the second-half, Wales rallied with a late Kate Williams try and pushed for a winner right up until the 89th minute.

"The fight and the character that those girls showed at the end, to be playing phase after phase from their own try line, is what we've been going after," said Lynn.

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"For me it was a Test match, the improvement we've made from the World Cup to where we are now, you can clearly see it.

"I was super proud of them all."

Asked what was the difference, Lynn added: "Everything is just a mind shift, we are doing everything for each other, there's new voices coming in, new faces - and that's players and staff."

Lynn and the squad will review the game on Monday before attention turns to France, who ran out 40-7 winners against Italy in Grenoble in Saturday's earlier kick-off.

The game will be moved next door to Cardiff Arms Park, where Wales will also host Italy in the final round after trips to Ashton Gate to face England and Affidea Stadium to take on Ireland.