Tough day at the office for Wales as they faced a 35-21 defeat against Argentina in Santa Fe. Steve Tandy’s squad was outpaced, and the upcoming clash with South Africa in Durban looks daunting. But amidst the disappointment, some Welsh players did manage to stand out!
**Winners:**
– *Jac Morgan* stole the limelight! The Gloucester-bound backrower shone on the field, landing 22 tackles and impacting the breakdown significantly. Despite having a try disallowed, his determination was inspiring.
– The *Wales scrum* was a rare highlight. Props like Rhys Carré and Dillon Lewis held strong, especially when Nicky Smith and Ben Warren joined. Warren even notched up his first international try!
– *James Botham* was a powerhouse. Often underrated, the Cardiff backrower tackled fiercely and topped the carriers list with 15 carries, even making a try-saving tackle. A strong case for more game time in the number six jersey!
**Losers:**
– *Peter Murchie*, the new defence coach, faces a tough challenge. Wales missed 32 tackles to Argentina’s 11, leaving much room for improvement ahead of the Springboks showdown.
– *Tomos Williams and Sam Costelow* struggled with cohesion, leaving the backline lacking punch. While Costelow showed grit in defence with 15 tackles, errors marred his performance. Big decisions await the coaching staff for the next match.
– The *Wales centre combo* of Joe Hawkins and Eddie James didn’t quite spark as hoped. Attack coach Matt Sherratt might need to rethink strategies to unleash their potential and boost creativity in the field.
Plenty to work on for Wales before facing the mighty South African team, but a chance to grow and come back even stronger! 🏉💪