Scrum V Wales 26-52 New Zealand - post-match reaction
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Nov 22, 2025 Join former Wales international James Hook as he shares his insights on Wales' recent match against New Zealand. The panel dives into the emotional aftermath of the 52-26 defeat, highlighting Wales' improvements despite the scoreline, including impressive performances from Tom Rogers and the backs. They discuss the complexities of breakdown work and lineout struggles, while also touching on the enthusiastic atmosphere at the Principality Stadium. As they look ahead, they emphasize the importance of using these experiences to enhance club play and prepare for future challenges.
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Improved Performance Despite Heavy Scoreline
- Wales showed clear improvement in performance despite a heavy defeat to New Zealand.
- Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins emphasised there were more positives than the score suggested.
Attack Metrics Signal Progress
- Wales created significantly more attacking platform than last week with eight line breaks versus three.
- James Hook and Gareth Rhys Owen used these metrics to argue the team are progressing offensively.
Fix Penalties And Restart Accuracy
- Address penalty discipline and accuracy at the breakdown to avoid gifting New Zealand momentum.
- Gareth Rhys Owen urged reviewing clumsy penalties and restart errors as coach-killers.