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Wales secured a 28-21 victory over Japan in the Nations Championship, but head coach Steve Tandy acknowledged the need for improvement. The win, marked by tries from Josh Adams, Archie Griffin, and Louis Rees-Zammit, was not without its challenges, as Wales had to defend fiercely in the final moments to prevent a draw. Tandy highlighted the team's need to be more ruthless and capitalize on their opportunities. Wales now faces tougher tests with New Zealand and Australia coming up. Despite the win, Tandy emphasized the importance of learning from the performance and improving quickly.
New Zealand's Jordie Barrett and Will Jordan may miss the upcoming Nations Championship match against Wales due to injuries sustained in their recent game against Scotland. Barrett failed a head injury assessment, while Jordan suffered a suspected hamstring injury. The All Blacks, already missing key players, dominated Scotland but faced challenges in maintaining their shape and capitalizing on opportunities. The team's coach, Dave Rennie, remains optimistic about their chances against Wales, despite the potential absence of Barrett and Jordan.
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