Wales achieved a historic victory against New Zealand in Cardiff on Saturday, marking their first win against the side in 73 years.
The result ended a 34-match losing streak, a period “marred by cheating, national scandal and pure sporting drama,” according to the Yahoo Sports report.
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton described the result as “one of the greatest Welsh wins of all time.”
The match was characterized by a resilient defensive effort from the Welsh team.
Warburton noted that the squad had been “down in the pits” following a record-breaking losing run, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Player Dan Biggar characterized the event as “the biggest shock in world rugby since Japan beat South Africa in the 2015 World Cup,” per the BBC.
The Welsh defense successfully held up New Zealand players over the try line three times during the second half.
Statistics indicated that second-row Dafydd Jenkins matched a world record of 38 tackles in a single match, a feat previously set by Thierry Dusautoir, as noted by Yahoo Sports.
New Zealand player Barrett acknowledged the intensity of the opposition, stating that the “All Blacks ran into a Welsh brick wall,” according to the BBC.
The victory was particularly significant given that Wales had previously employed four different coaches from New Zealand in failed attempts to break the long-standing hoodoo.
Sean Fitzpatrick, a former New Zealand captain, praised the defensive performance as “out of this world,” according to Yahoo Sports.
The match concluded with scenes of celebration at the Principality Stadium, where fans sang Yma O Hyd.
Wales captain Dewi Lake emphasized the team’s belief, stating that “Wales believed they could create history,” per the BBC.