Japan v Wales: Aaron Wainwright says Welsh fans deserve much needed win

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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.”