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Wales beat Japan 28-21 as Adams scores twice

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Neutral summary

Wales survived a nervy finish to beat Japan 28-21 in the Nations Championship at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, with Josh Adams scoring two tries to secure a bonus-point win. The result was described by several outlets as unconvincing and lacklustre, with Wales letting Japan back into the game late on. Coach Steve Tandy admitted his side need vast improvement, while former captains Sam Warburton and Dan Biggar agreed that wholesale changes should be resisted before the match against New Zealand. Wales face the All Blacks next weekend, hoping for a first win over them since 1953. Reports from WalesOnline and The Citizen highlight the team's underwhelming display despite the victory, with Tandy acknowledging the need for a significant step up in performance.

How it was framed

Outlets: 5. Countries: 3. Facts in the shared core: 3.

Publication timeline

  1. · Sky Sports (outlet profile)

    Wales outlast Japan despite nervy finish. Josh Adams scored twice as Wales survived a nervy finish to outlast Japan 28-21 at the Principality Stadium.

  2. · Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)

    Adams double lifts lacklustre Wales to 28-21 win over Japan

  3. · Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)

    Josh Adams scores two tries as Wales edge past Japan in Cardiff

  4. · WalesOnline (outlet profile)

    A win is a what matters most for Wales but one thing can't be ignored. Wales held on to claim an unconvincing 28-21 bonus-point victory over Japan

  5. · WalesOnline (outlet profile)

    Wales player ratings as Rees-Zammit devastating but team's weapon not used enough. Wales limped over the line against Japan but one player stole the show

  6. · WalesOnline (outlet profile)

    Sam Warburton and Dan Biggar agree on Wales changes after 'underwhelming' win. Wales survived a late scare against Japan but two former captains believe Steve Tandy should resist the temptation to make sweeping changes…

  7. · The Citizen (outlet profile)

    Adams double guides Wales past Japan in Nations Championship. Wales entertain New Zealand next weekend eyeing an unlikely first victory over the All Blacks since 1953.

  8. · Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)

    Tandy admits Wales need vast improvement despite Japan win

  9. · WalesOnline (outlet profile)

    Tandy admits Wales weren't good enough as Dewi Lake says 'we let ourselves down'. The Wales coach and captain were honest in their appraisal of the 28-21 win over Japan

  10. · Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)

    Steve Tandy knows Wales must improve ahead of New Zealand and Australia meetings

Factual core

  • Wales defeated Japan 28-21 in a rugby match.
  • Josh Adams scored two tries for Wales in the match against Japan.
  • Wales' next match is against the All Blacks.

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