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Brazil impressed against Portugal on Sunday. As Yaras overcame their European opponents with a 19-12 victory in the first of a two test match tour. The tour serves As Yaras as vital preparation ahead of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. The tournament will see Brazil debuting on the world stage.
Playing on the road, As Yaras got the job done in Caldas da Rainha. Brazil started strongly. Júlia Leni scored from a maul in the opening minutes. The remainder of the first-half was an even contest. The Portuguese pressured Brazil’s try zone with Mariana Santos scoring for a half-time scoreline.
Brazil’s forwards worked hard again early in the second-half. Replacement props Franciele Barros, and Taís Prioste combined. The former made a break and the latter scored. Portugal hit-back with Mariana Santos scoring his second try which Daniela Correia converted.
The final say, though, belonged to Brazil. Following a sequence of passes, Tixa Marins kicked long with Carol Pereira chasing to score and hand Brazil victory. The 19-12 win means Brazil will rise three places to 34th in the World Rankings.
Next-up for Brazil is Spain. As Yaras travel to Torrevieja in Alicante for the match on March 22. Spain are ranked 13th in the world while Portugal entered the match against Brazil ranked 23rd.
