In a thrilling yet challenging Autumn Nations Series clash, Wales succumbed to a 52-26 defeat against the mighty All Blacks. Despite the loss, Welsh winger Tom Rogers etched his name into the history books with a memorable hat-trick, a first for a Welsh player against New Zealand. Here’s how the Welsh players fared in this high-intensity match.
Fullback Blair Murray, facing his former compatriots, managed to hold his own. He played a crucial role in setting up one of Rogers’ tries, proving his mettle under high balls. His rating stands at 6. On the wing, Louis Rees-Zammit showed glimpses of brilliance, especially with his aerial prowess that set the stage for Rogers' first try, earning him a 7.
Centre Max Llewellyn was instrumental with his clean handling, contributing significantly to Rogers’ scoring spree and receiving a 6. Joe Hawkins, stepping in at inside centre, distributed well and defended stoutly, also scoring a 6. Tom Rogers, the man of the hour, dazzled with three tries and a match-saving tackle, rightly earning a top score of 9.
Fly-half Dan Edwards showcased maturity and flair reminiscent of his club form, playing a key role in the early stages and deservedly getting a 7. Scrum-half Tomos Williams was relentless, his tactical kicking causing problems for the All Blacks, thus earning an 8.
In the forwards, Taine Plumtree tried to disrupt but a costly penalty lowered his score to 4. Debutant Harri Deaves put in a commendable shift for a 5. Alex Mann’s defensive tenacity was a highlight, earning him a 7. Adam Beard and Dafydd Jenkins put in solid shifts, scoring 5 and 7 respectively. Keiron Assiratti was decent in his core roles, receiving a 6, while captain Dewi Lake fought hard in the lineouts for his 6. Prop Rhys Carre, despite his offensive efforts, struggled defensively, reflected in his score of 4.
The bench didn’t fare much better, with replacement prop Gareth Thomas penalized with a yellow card, and Nick Tompkins getting bypassed in defense, both contributing to a collective score of 3.
"Tom Rogers had a truly historic performance today, something I'm incredibly proud of," remarked coach Steve Tandy.
While it was a tough outing for Wales, individual performances like that of Tom Rogers provide a silver lining. As the team regroups, they’ll no doubt draw on these efforts to build towards future successes.
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In a thrilling yet challenging Autumn Nations Series clash, Wales succumbed to a 52-26 defeat against the mighty All Blacks. Despite the loss, Welsh winger Tom Rogers etched his name into the history books with a memorable hat-trick, a first for a Welsh player against New Zealand. Here’s how the Welsh players fared in this high-intensity match.
Fullback Blair Murray, facing his former compatriots, managed to hold his own. He played a crucial role in setting up one of Rogers’ tries, proving his mettle under high balls. His rating stands at 6. On the wing, Louis Rees-Zammit showed glimpses of brilliance, especially with his aerial prowess that set the stage for Rogers' first try, earning him a 7.
Centre Max Llewellyn was instrumental with his clean handling, contributing significantly to Rogers’ scoring spree and receiving a 6. Joe Hawkins, stepping in at inside centre, distributed well and defended stoutly, also scoring a 6. Tom Rogers, the man of the hour, dazzled with three tries and a match-saving tackle, rightly earning a top score of 9.
Fly-half Dan Edwards showcased maturity and flair reminiscent of his club form, playing a key role in the early stages and deservedly getting a 7. Scrum-half Tomos Williams was relentless, his tactical kicking causing problems for the All Blacks, thus earning an 8.
In the forwards, Taine Plumtree tried to disrupt but a costly penalty lowered his score to 4. Debutant Harri Deaves put in a commendable shift for a 5. Alex Mann’s defensive tenacity was a highlight, earning him a 7. Adam Beard and Dafydd Jenkins put in solid shifts, scoring 5 and 7 respectively. Keiron Assiratti was decent in his core roles, receiving a 6, while captain Dewi Lake fought hard in the lineouts for his 6. Prop Rhys Carre, despite his offensive efforts, struggled defensively, reflected in his score of 4.
The bench didn’t fare much better, with replacement prop Gareth Thomas penalized with a yellow card, and Nick Tompkins getting bypassed in defense, both contributing to a collective score of 3.
"Tom Rogers had a truly historic performance today, something I'm incredibly proud of," remarked coach Steve Tandy.
While it was a tough outing for Wales, individual performances like that of Tom Rogers provide a silver lining. As the team regroups, they’ll no doubt draw on these efforts to build towards future successes.