Aaron Wainwright is the current Welsh Rugby Writers player of the year Summer tour first Test:Japan v Wales Venue: Mikuni World Stadium, KitakyushuDate:Saturday, 5 JulyKick-off:06:00 BST Coverage:Watch live on BBC One Wales and BBC iPlayer; listen live on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru & BBC Sounds; text commentary and highlights on BBC Sport website and app. Back row Aaron Wainwright says Welsh fans deserve to see their side end their losing run by winning two Tests in Japan this month. Wales are on a record 17-Test losing sequence that stretches back to October 2023. Matt Sherratt's side take on Eddie Jones' Japan on the back of a second successive Six Nations clean sweep of defeats. The dismal runs has seen Wales slump down the world rankings to 12th, only one place above Japan. The tourists face the Brave Blossoms in Kitakyushu on Saturday, 5 July before the series concludes in Kobe a week later. "It's massive," said Wainwright. "The Welsh public deserve it. All the Welsh fans that are going to be out here and back home deserve it. "Our minds are fully set on bringing home not just one, but two wins from this tour. "We want to bring that pride back to Welsh rugby fans and public." Aaron Wainwright has played 57 internationals for Wales Wainwright is also hoping to gain an elusive victory after a barren season with club and country. The 27,year-old has played 13 games for Dragons and a further seven internationals for Wales during the 2024-25 season. There has been just one victory in those 20 matches which came for Dragons against Newcastle in Europe's Challenge Cup in January. "Going so long without a win, being able to put an end to that this weekend is something that we're all aiming for," said Wainwright. "As a collective, we're hoping that's the outcome." Wainwright is one of four survivors from the previous Wales squad to play in Japan alongside Nicky Smith, Elliot Dee and Josh Adams who were also in the 2019 World Cup squad.
Welsh fans deserve long-awaited win - Wainwright
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Aaron Wainwright, the current Welsh Rugby Writers player of the year, is vocal about the urgent need for the Welsh rugby team to secure a long-awaited victory during their upcoming summer tour in Japan. With Wales currently facing a record streak of 17 consecutive Test losses since October 2023, the team is desperate to turn their fortunes around. The upcoming matches against Japan, beginning on July 5 at the Mikuni World Stadium in Kitakyushu, represent a crucial opportunity for the squad to not only halt their losing streak but also to elevate their morale and restore pride among their supporters. Wainwright emphasized the significance of these victories for the loyal Welsh fans, stating, "The Welsh public deserve it. All the Welsh fans that are going to be out here and back home deserve it." He expressed a collective determination within the team to bring home two wins from the tour, highlighting their commitment to revitalizing Welsh rugby's reputation on the international stage.
The team has faced considerable challenges leading up to this tour, including a disappointing Six Nations campaign where they finished without a single win. This poor performance has resulted in Wales dropping to 12th in the world rankings, just above Japan, which adds further pressure on the squad. Wainwright, who has played 57 internationals for Wales, is also seeking personal redemption after a tough season at the club level with the Dragons, where he has only managed one victory in 20 matches. He expressed hope that the upcoming Test matches would mark a turning point for both himself and the team, stating, "Going so long without a win, being able to put an end to that this weekend is something that we're all aiming for." As one of the few remaining players from the 2019 World Cup squad, Wainwright's experience could prove invaluable as the team looks to regain their competitive edge in the international arena.
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