Wales are staring down the barrel of a third straight Wooden Spoon in the Women's Six Nations, but the squad is rallying behind head coach Sean Lynn ahead of Sunday's must-win clash with Italy. Scrum-half Keira Bevan has made it clear: the players back Lynn "100%."

Nine consecutive losses have left Wales rooted to 12th in the world rankings, and the latest defeat—a frustrating outing against Ireland—has fans voicing their discontent. But Bevan insists the frustration is shared. "Nobody is more frustrated and disappointed than us," she said. "Yes, we probably haven't had the wins we want, but we are performing and getting better every game. It's such a cliche, but stick with it because it's going to come and hopefully soon."

The math is simple for Wales: beat Italy at home on Sunday (12:15 BST kickoff) to avoid the wooden spoon, though even a win might not be enough if Scotland snatch a bonus point in Dublin. It's a high-stakes finale for a team that has seen better days—Wales suffered three group-stage defeats at the World Cup last summer, a historic low, and have yet to find their rhythm under Lynn, who took over at the start of the 2025 Six Nations.

But Bevan is quick to point to the positives, especially on the defensive side. "Tyrone Holmes [defence coach] has been incredible for us. That's probably one of the shining lights of this campaign—how good we've been defensively," she said. And with attack coach Ashley Beck encouraging freedom and expression, the pieces are in place. "We've got the right people in the right place. It's just about us being able to execute what they're asking."

Still, gaps remain. Wales are without a specialist kicking coach and breakdown coach—additions Bevan admits would be a welcome boost to the backroom staff. For now, the focus is on turning potential into results. The players know the criticism is fair, but they're asking for patience. "Completely get it," Bevan said of the fans' frustration. "But stick with us. It's going to come."

Sunday's match against Italy isn't just about avoiding another unwanted milestone—it's about proving that the foundation being built can finally deliver. For the players, and for Lynn, there's no better time to start than now.