Wales captain has expressed his disappointment following their narrow 24-19 defeat to Fiji, acknowledging that the Flying Fijians earned a well-deserved victory. Reflecting on the match, Lake admitted it was hard to summarize the emotions he felt after the loss, stating, “We set our soul out in the week that we were going to come to win, and we didn’t do it.”
Despite his frustration with his team’s performance, he commended Fiji for achieving their first win against Wales in Cardiff. Lake noted, “Credit to the Fiji side, they were excellent,” while also pointing out that Wales’ lack of discipline in critical moments was detrimental to their chances. He stated, “We created a lot of opportunities in the red zone, but we just coughed it up.”
At one point, Wales held a four-point lead and seemed in control of the game after scoring two tries, though one was disallowed. However, Lake emphasized the need to improve their discipline, remarking, “We were on the wrong side of the penalty count, and that needs to change.”
While the loss is certainly disappointing for Wales, it serves as a learning opportunity for the team to improve their performance in future matches. With strong support from their fans and determination to bounce back, Wales can channel this experience into a positive outcome ahead.
This episode highlights the competitive spirit of international rugby, where even the most established teams face challenges, and growth often comes from setbacks.
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