JAC'S BACK IN THE GROOVE AS TANDY SHOWS WALES ARE ON THE RIGHT PATH

WALES travel to Argentina full of confidence after claiming victory over Fiji.

- STEFFAN THOMAS

Steve Tandy’s side survived an early onslaught by the Pacific Islanders to get their Nations Championship campaign off to a winning start.

They now head to South America before a daunting trip to face world champions South Africa.

Here are your winners and losers from the weekend.

WINNERS

The outstanding openside produced a performance of relentless industry and intelligence, underlining his importance to Wales with a display that fully justified his player-of-the-match award.

Morgan finished as the game's leading tackler with 17, while his influence at the breakdown repeatedly disrupted Fiji's attacking rhythm.

His work over the ball slowed the visitors’ ruck speed at crucial moments, and he also demonstrated his eye for the try-line by crossing twice in a complete all-round display.

There was added significance to the occasion. Remarkably, this was Morgan’s first Test victory since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, making his display all the more timely as Wales seek to build momentum.

He will be a key player for Wales over the coming weeks.

STEVE TANDY

The 46-year-old inherited arguably the most demanding job in international rugby, taking charge of a Wales side whose confidence and standing had been badly eroded during the latter stages of Warren Gatland’s second spell in charge.

The early months have been predictably difficult, but there are now tangible signs of progress.

Wales remain some distance from the world’s leading nations, yet their trajectory is finally beginning to point in the right direction.

Not so long ago, they might have buckled under the sustained pressure of Fiji's assault.

Instead, they showed a resilience and composure that have too often been absent in recent seasons, finding a way to withstand the onslaught and close out the victory.