All Blacks win can keep Welsh fans roaring – James

Wales beat New Zealand 35-28 for the first time in 73 years, ending a 34-game losing run and delivering a landmark result for the team and its supporters. Centre Eddie James said the victory showed Wales’ defensive resolve and hopes the performance will bring an even bigger crowd for Saturday’s match against Australia.

James scored in the second half and made 25 tackles, including a try-saving stop on Anton Lienert-Brown. He praised the support of the 55,152 fans at Principality Stadium, which can hold 74,000; the Australia match kicks off at 20:10 GMT. Taine Basham also returned to the Wales side after a long absence, earning his first cap since the 2024 Six Nations and first start in four years.