Rhys Carre, the Wales prop, believes his team faltered during their recent 35-21 defeat against Argentina in San Juan. Despite his own strong form, which included scoring a try during the Nations Championship match, Carre admitted that the performance fell short of their previous standards set against Fiji. The loss halted a positive streak for the Welsh squad, which had seen them secure victories over Italy, the Barbarians, and Fiji.
Reflecting on the match, Carre noted that Argentina played with significant intensity, catching Wales off guard. He emphasized that the team is still in a developmental phase under Steve Tandy and acknowledged that failing to perform at peak capacity against a team of Argentina’s caliber inevitably leads to defeat. Despite the setback, the Saracens front-rower expressed confidence in the team’s ongoing progress.
Carre credited attack coach Matt Sherratt for his tactical positioning, which has helped him score five tries in his last six international appearances. The team is now shifting their focus toward a challenging upcoming fixture against South Africa in Durban. Carre dismissed travel fatigue as a potential justification for their future results, stating that the squad is prepared to give their best effort against the world’s top-ranked team.
