# Wales Not Ruthless Enough

> Wales' narrow win over Japan falls short of New Zealand challenge.
- Title: Wales Not Ruthless Enough · The Rugby Paper | Shortify
- Summary: Wales' narrow win over Japan falls short of New Zealand challenge. Wales secured a 28-21 bonus-point victory against Japan but need to improve to face New…
- Keywords: wales, japan, new zealand, steve tandy, louis rees-zammit, josh adams, archie griffin, rugby, autumn internationals, The Rugby Paper
- Source: The Rugby Paper — https://therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/496838/wales-not-ruthless-enough-tandy
- Author: The Rugby Paper Team
- Published: 2026-11-08T03:59:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: wales, japan, new zealand, steve tandy, louis rees-zammit, josh adams, archie griffin, rugby, autumn internationals, sports
## Wales' narrow win
Wales secured a 28-21 bonus-point victory against Japan to claim their fourth win in 13 Tests.
## Key performers
Louis Rees-Zammit starred with Josh Adams scoring two tries and prop Archie Griffin also on the try sheet.
## Head coach's view
Steve Tandy said Wales need to improve their performance to have any chance of beating New Zealand.
## Key takeaway

Wales secured a 28-21 bonus-point victory against Japan but need to improve to face New Zealand.