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English can’t fathom Wales’ poor run of results, reveals Smith
Western Mail
|February 03, 2026
LEICESTER prop Nicky Smith says his Gallagher Prem pals cannot understand why Wales perform so badly on the international stage.
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Wales head to England on Saturday for their Guinness Six Nations opener chasing a first win in the competition for nearly three years.
In fact, Wales have won only two of their last 23 Tests both against Japan as a once-proud rugby nation has plummeted down the world rankings.
“Boys across the border scratch their heads a bit when they see our results,” said Smith, one of several members of Steve Tandy’s squad who earn their living in England.
“They see the players here and the talent we have.
“We played Argentina in the autumn and I spoke to Julian (Montoya, Leicester hooker) after. He said it was one of the most physical games they'd had and the score was not reflective of the game.
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