 Rickard believes she can go on to win 100 caps for Wales |
Wales Women ensured Louise Rickard marked her record-breaking 93rd cap with a victory in Rome. Rickard, a 36-year-old school teacher, broke Gareth Llewellyn's record to become Wales' most capped rugby player.
But Non Evans, making her first Wales start since a broken leg last year, stole the show with two tries and two conversions.
Naomi Thomas' try opened the scoring, with Mellissa Berry's late touchdown wrapping up the victory.
Wales Women: Elen Evans (Dolgellau); Non Evans (Clifton), Naomi Thomas (Clifton), Clare Flowers (Clifton), Louise Rickard (Saracens); Rachel Poolman (UWIC), Mellissa Berry (Cardiff Quins, captain); Amy Broadstock (Llandaff North), Jennifer Davies (Waterloo), Louise Horgan (Saracens), Gemma Hallett (Pontyclun), Claire Donovan (Saracens), Catrina Nicholas (Cardiff Quins), Jamie Kift (Clifton), Kylie Wilson (Clifton).
Replacements: Hannah Torangi (UWIC) for Donovan 68; Nicola Evans (Wasps) for Nicholas 68; Rhian Williams (Wasps) for Flowers 75; Hannah Szigetvari (Tylorstown) for Ellen Evans 68.
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