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Wales 28-21 Japan: Lightning Louis Rees-Zammit left with little in support

Louis Rees-Zammit shines for Wales against Japan, but a lack of support from his team-mates leaves Steve Tandy with plenty to address.

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 3:59 AM
Wales 28-21 Japan: Lightning Louis Rees-Zammit left with little in support
Key Things to Know
  • Louis Rees-Zammit shone as Wales secured a 28-21 bonus-point victory over Japan.
  • Roger Panting argues that Rees-Zammit lacked adequate support from an underwhelming Wales side.
  • Archie Griffin and Josh Adams also scored tries for Wales at the Principality Stadium.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Wales secured a 28-21 bonus-point victory over Japan at the Principality Stadium in the Autumn Internationals. Louis Rees-Zammit delivered a standout performance, scoring a try, but Roger Panting of The Rugby Paper notes that an underwhelming overall team display leaves coach Steve Tandy with issues to resolve.

Wales' other tries came via Archie Griffin and a brace from Josh Adams, with Sam Costelow and Edwards adding conversions. Japan stayed competitive throughout the match through tries from Ben Gunter, Warner Dearns, and Koki Fukuda, alongside conversions from Naoto Saito and Komura.

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