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FIGHTER TOM STEPS OUT OF THE SHADOWS

Western Mail

November 24, 2025

WALES wing Tom Rogers stepped out of the shadows to become the first British and Irish player to score a Test hat-trick against New Zealand and put it down to his “fighter” qualities.

- PHIL BLANCHE Press Association Reporter sport@walesonline.co.uk

Rogers enshrined his name in rugby history with an unforgettable treble as Wales suffered a 52-26 Autumn Nations Series defeat in Cardiff.

The 26-year-old’s heroics came after Wales boss Steve Tandy had dropped him from the side that had beaten Japan the previous weekend.

“I've always been a fighter and I wanted to prove to Tandy that I deserved a spot in the team,” said Rogers, who lasted only 45 minutes of the autumn opener against Argentina before being replaced by Louis Rees-Zammit.

“It was class and I’m really chuffed. It hasn't really sunk in because as a kid it's your dream to play for Wales against the All Blacks.

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