Wales might have faced a tough 26-52 score against New Zealand, but wow, did they make the All Blacks work for it! Despite the hefty scoreline, there was a lot to cheer about – especially our defensive grit. Over 200 tackles? That’s what we’re talking about! Hats off to Dafydd Jenkins for a standout performance.
Sure, the All Blacks aren’t the top team right now, but they are no pushovers. Yet, Wales showed they weren’t going down without a fight. A few one-on-one tackling blunders cost us tries, but in honesty, we gave the Kiwis a bit of a shock.
Recycling possession is an area to improve on – we need to back each other up better and strengthen that contact area. Without Jac Morgan, our physicality suffered, but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn and adapt. Let’s take a leaf out of the All Blacks’ book and pump those legs in tackles!
Against such world-class opposition, managing four tries with just 30% possession shows our flair in attack, especially with speedsters like Louis Rees-Zammit and Tom Rogers on the wings. It’s all about spreading that ball wide and striking when the opportunity presents itself.
This Saturday, we’re taking on South Africa, the champions and current world number ones. While some first-string players might be missing, the pride and passion will be just as fierce. It’s another golden chance to showcase our abilities, test our mettle, and maybe tweak our back three for more aerial protection.
Set-pieces will be under the microscope, especially with the Springboks’ renowned tight forward strength, so let’s rise to the challenge. The performance against New Zealand set a high bar – let’s push even higher, show the world what Welsh rugby is all about, and prove we’re heading in the right direction. Bring on the Boks! 💪🏉