After a full pre-season with Lynn, players are clearly in good physical shape, but their mindset is a little harder to judge.
Was a lack of mental toughness the reason Wales were – as Lynn put it – bullied off the park?
Former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap says mindset and confidence have got a lot to answer for.
“Have we been on such a bad streak in the last 18 months that when Wales go behind we struggle?” she said.
“Winning is a habit, unfortunately we haven’t won much in the last two seasons. I think psychologically as well it’s tough and in those pressure moments we look lost.”
Players do have have access to a sports psychologist, which Evans says is an invaluable asset in camp.
“I think you ask any athlete, they probably rely quite heavily on them,” she said.
“They’re amazing just for team dynamic, making sure that we have those tough conversations in a safe space, but also for individuals that probably would have taken the weekend quite hard.
“Emotions get the best of us when we’re in a World Cup. They’re the people that you go to to set you off on the right track.”
