Celtic Challenge will be key as Lynn looks to get Wales out of their 'tough place'

HEAD coach Sean Lynn says Wales are "in a tough place" after their early Women's Rugby World Cup exit and believes the Celtic Challenge is vital to turning around their fortunes.

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Lynn took over as boss at the start of the year but has suffered nine defeats from 10 games at the helm.

Wales endured a Six Nations whitewash and were also knocked out of the World Cup in the group stages after heavy defeats to Scotland and Canada then a nightmare loss to Fiji.

"We are in a tough place, there is no getting away from that," said Lynn, who has pledged to conduct a "robust review" after the World Cup exit.

Wales headed into the global tournament with hope after an excellent win against the Wallaroos in Brisbane, even though they were thrashed in Sydney the following weekend.