Wales completed Commonwealth Games preparations with a 65-52 victory over Tonga in an uncapped warm-up in Cardiff. Georgia Rowe was near faultless in attack, combining with Phillipa Yarranton to score 19 goals in the opening quarter for a five-goal lead. Tonga's Uneeq Palavi kept pressure on, cutting the deficit to 32-29 at half-time.

Wales rallied in the third quarter and dominated the final period with 17 goals to secure the win. Just one place separates the sides in world rankings, with Wales seventh and Tonga eighth. The match marked head coach Emily Handyside's final home game before she steps down after the Games.

Wales face sixth-ranked Uganda in their opening pool match on Saturday, while Tonga meet world number one Australia. The 12-player squad received their Commonwealth Games dresses from family members ahead of the tournament in Glasgow.

Handyside praised the team's physicality and execution, highlighting defensive pressure from Leah Middleton and ball-winning from Caris Morgan and Vicky Booth. Player of the match Yarranton described the contest as superb preparation for the intensity of international netball.