🏉 Tough day at the office for Wales as they faced Argentina in the Nations Championship, falling 35-21 in Santa Fe. Despite the defeat, there were impressive performances, especially from our props and a valiant effort from Jac Morgan!
Here’s a quick rundown of the match:
– Blair Murray had a challenging time handling Argentina’s aerial pressure but gave his all.
– Ellis Mee showed why he was selected, winning the aerial battle despite some defensive mishaps.
– Eddie James delivered big defensive hits but missed a crucial tackle before Argentina’s second try.
– Joe Hawkins was physical but struggled to make the right play choices.
– Josh Adams stood strong in defence, but Argentina kept him quiet.
Over in the fans’ favourites 🏅 department, Jac Morgan shone bright like a diamond! With 23 tackles, six carries, and an important penalty win, he was everywhere on that pitch!
In the pack, Aaron Wainwright and James Botham impressed with solid carries and crucial defensive plays, with Botham making 18 tackles and 15 carries! Ben Carter and Adam Beard ensured lineout efficiency, while Dillon Lewis and Rhys Carré turned heads in the scrums.
Off the bench, Nicky Smith and Ben Warren proved invaluable, with Warren bagging his first international try, while Teddy Williams brought his trademark energy to the field.
Even though the scoreline wasn’t in Wales’ favour, it’s encouraging to see moments of potential and growth from the players! Let’s rally behind our team as they push forward to the next challenge. 🏉🙌
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