Wales wing Josh keen to take on the challenges of Japanese summer

JOSH ADAMS is relishing a return to the scene of his World Cup heroics as Wales prepare to face the fierce heat and humidity of a Japanese summer.

- By PHIL BLANCHE

Adams was the top try scorer at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, scoring seven tries as Wales finished fourth under Warren Gatland.

"It was good. Different squad, different times," Cardiff wing Adams said, reflecting on a tournament where Wales beat Australia and France, and took South Africa to the semi-final wire.

"Fond memories over there. Great country, few different areas, lovely people and a good rugby team as well."

Wales' stock has fallen heavily since the halcyon days of two World Cup semi-final appearances and Six Nations Grand Slam success under Gatland.

The Kiwi's second spell in charge ended in February during what would become a second successive winless Six Nations campaign for Wales.