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Wales have won their previous two internationals at the Principality Stadium

ByGareth GriffithsBBC Sport Wales

Wales rugby wins have been in short supply in recent years.

So you would think victory in the opening match of a new campaign might be welcomed. Maybe even celebrated.

But the 28-21 win against Japan in the Nations Championship was unconvincing, underwhelming and a nervy struggle.

Head coach Steve Tandy admitted he expected better and captain Dewi Lake stated his team had let themselves down at times against Eddie Jones’ Japan.