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Wales overcomes Japan in unconvincing Nations Championship victory

Published 9h ago · Latest report 7h ago · Match

Affects United Kingdom and Japan · Covered in 2 countries

Earlier on this storyWales preps for crucial Japan clash under Steve Tandy1w ago

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Wales edged Japan 28-21 in a stuttering autumn campaign opener.

Wales started its autumn campaign with a hard-fought 28-21 bonus-point victory against Japan in Cardiff. Josh Adams scored two tries and Louis Rees-Zammit added another to seal the win, though coach Steve Tandy acknowledged his team must improve. The result marks a third win in five Tests for the home side following a difficult rebuilding period.

The venueThe match took place at the Principality Stadium in front of a sparse crowd.
The coach reactionSteve Tandy admitted his squad showed significant flaws during the performance despite securing the win.
The backgroundWales is attempting to rebuild momentum after enduring an 18-match losing streak following the 2023 World Cup.

What's new · 7h agoCoach Steve Tandy acknowledged that his team needs a vast improvement despite securing the victory.

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Why it matters

International rugby union autumn series provide crucial opportunities for national sides to build squad depth and test new tactics ahead of major global tournaments. For Wales, securing victories during this period is essential to restore confidence and fan support after a prolonged losing streak.

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28points scored by Wales

21points scored by Japan

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What outlets agree on

Outlets agree that Wales secured a 28-21 bonus-point victory over Japan featuring two tries from Josh Adams, but that the performance lacked quality and required considerable improvement.

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