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Wales Look to Future After Ending 18-Game Losing Run with Japan Win

KOBE, JAPAN, JUL 12 – Wales ended a 644-day losing streak with a 31-22 win over Japan, marking the longest losing run for a Tier One rugby nation in the professional era.

  • Wales ended an 18-game losing streak by beating Japan 31-22 in a rugby test match in Kobe on Saturday.
  • The victory came after Wales had lost 18 successive matches, tying the longest Tier One losing streak in the professional era.
  • Key performances included Josh Adams scoring the opening try, Kieran Hardy scoring twice, and Dan Edwards scoring a late try to secure the win despite a strong Japanese comeback.
  • Captain Dewi Lake said, "To score that try in the dying moments...you've won the game," reflecting the team's relief and long-awaited success.
  • Interim coach Matt Sherratt called the win a fresh start for Welsh rugby and pledged to build on this breakthrough as the team resets and improves.
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