George North wants Wales to be “on the money from minute one” against Argentina in Round 2 of the Autumn Nations Series. The 100+ cap centre also wants Wales to be more clinical when they create chances. They scored two tries in the 55-23 Round 1 defeat to the All Blacks. “It
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Thomas expecting more of same from Pumas
Ospreys loose head prop Gareth Thomas said Wales came up against “a big, physical and fast pack” against New Zealand and he is expecting more of the same from Argentina in Round 2 of the Autumn Nations Series. The Pumas sharpened their claws for their return visit to the Welsh capital by beating
Williams preparing for tough challenge from Pumas
Tomos Williams is expecting another tough day at the office when Wales welcome Argentina to Principality Stadium for the second round of the Autumn Nations Series. The Pumas had to wait until Sunday to face England in Round 2, while Wales hosted New Zealand the day before and lost 55-23.
Tipuric gives honest assessment
There was nothing other than brutal honesty from Wales skipper Justin Tipuric in his post-match press conference after the New Zealand defeat – “as forwards we know we’ve got to front up better than we did there.” That will be the mantra for the build-up to the second game in
Tompkins hoping Boks scalp will spur Wales on against All Blacks
Nick Tompkins believes the historic first win by Wales in South Africa in the summer will help the side in the first game of the Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand. Historians have to go back 69 years and 33 matches for the last Welsh success over New Zealand, but
Tipuric chomping at the bit ahead of All Blacks test
Justin Tipuric is relishing the prospect of leading Wales out against New Zealand in front of a capacity crowd at the Principality Stadium tomorrow. The Ospreys player has captained his country previously but this one is extra special for the Trebanos man who spent over a year on the sidelines as a
1905 whistle to kick off Wales v New Zealand
In his 100th match as an international referee, equalling Nigel Owens’ record; Wayne Barnes will kick off tomorrow’s Wales v New Zealand Autumn Nations Series clash at Principality Stadium by blowing the whistle from Wales’ first victory against the All Blacks in 1905. Scotland referee John Dallas was the man
