Wales completed preparations for the Commonwealth Games in style as they beat Tonga 65-52 in a uncapped warm-up game in Cardiff.
The Welsh Feathers started brightly, utilising Georgia Rowe’s height well in attack as the goal shooter was near faultless with her shooting.
She was ably assisted by goal attack Phillipa Yarranton and the pair scored 19 in the first quarter to give Wales a five-goal lead.
Tongan goal shooter Uneeq Palavi kept the pressure on Wales and the visitors cut the lead when making it 32-29 at half-time.
Wales rallied in the third quarter to increase their margin to seven goals and scored 17 goals in the final quarter to win 65-52
Just one place separates the sides in the world rankings with Wales seventh and Tonga eighth.
It was the last game for head coach Emily Handyside on home soil, as she will step down from her role at the conclusion of the Commonwealth Games.
Tonga face world number one Australia in their first pool game on Saturday while Wales take on Uganda, sixth best in the world, on Saturday.
The 12 players selected for Glasgow received their Commonwealth Games dresses from family members.
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