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Wales Ends Home Defeat Streak with Last-Minute Victory

11/16/2025

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Wales defeated Japan 24-23 in Cardiff, ending a 10-game home Test defeat streak.
Jarrod Evans kicked a last-minute penalty to seal victory, marking Steve Tandy's first win as head coach.
Josh Adams received a red card, but Wales still scored three tries with notable performances by Dan Edwards and Louis Rees-Zammit.
The win relieves the team and supporters and secures Wales a favorable seeding for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

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Wales defeated Japan 24-23 in Cardiff, ending a 10-game home Test defeat streak.
Jarrod Evans kicked a last-minute penalty to seal victory, marking Steve Tandy's first win as head coach.
Josh Adams received a red card, but Wales still scored three tries with notable performances by Dan Edwards and Louis Rees-Zammit.
The win relieves the team and supporters and secures Wales a favorable seeding for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.