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Podcast: Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans
Episode: Signs of Life? Wales Push NZ Before Fading | Ben Coles on Tandy’s Rebuild & WRU Turmoil
Description: This week on The Attacking Scrum, Ged welcomes Ben Coles from The Observer to break down Wales’ performance in their defeat to New Zealand, a match where, despite a 26–52 scoreline, there were genuine signs of progress under new head coach Steve Tandy.
Ben explains why Wales’ first 50 minutes showed far more fight and structure than many expected, from Tom Rogers’ historic hat-trick to a dominant aerial battle and a clearer tactical identity. We explore whether this marks the beginning of a rebuild or simply a rare bright spell in a turbulent era.
The conversation also dives de...