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Louis Rees-Zammit helps edge Wales to unconvincing victory against Japan

Josh Adams grabbed two tries ⁠and Louis ‌Rees-Zammit rounded off the scoring as Wales claimed a bonus-point 28-21 victory over Japan in ⁠the Nations ⁠Championship, but there will be much for their coach, Steve ⁠Tandy, to ponder after a lacklustre…

The Guardian

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 6:46 PM

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Wales edged Japan 28-21 in an unconvincing Nations Championship match.
Louis Rees-Zammit, Josh Adams, and Archie Griffin scored tries for Wales.
Japan remained competitive with tries from Ben Gunter, Warner Dearns, and Kenta Fukuda.

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Wales claimed a 28-21 bonus-point victory over Japan in the Nations Championship, despite a lackluster performance. Josh Adams scored two tries, Archie Griffin added another, and Louis Rees-Zammit rounded off the scoring to secure Wales's third win in five Tests under coach Steve Tandy.

Japan stayed competitive throughout the match with tries from Ben Gunter, Warner Dearns, and replacement scrum-half Kenta Fukuda. Wales struggled with their set-piece execution as they prepare to host upcoming matches against New Zealand and Australia.

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