Nations Championship: Wales Aaron Wainwright to return to first cap scene in San Juan

Wainwright will be delighted with a win at Cardiff City Stadium after being involved with the football club as a junior.

Wainwright has never played in an official match at the home of Cardiff City Football Club, so admits he is pleased to win at the venue as a Welsh rugby performer.

“It was a different stadium to play in, doing it internationally for the first time, which I enjoyed,” Wainwright said.

“It was a great occasion, still really loud here, so thanks to all the fans who came out and made it a good occasion.”

It was the first time Wales had won back-to-back Tests since the 2023 World Cup and represented a third in a row following last weekend’s uncapped international victory over the Barbarians.

This mini revival comes after Wales experienced just two wins in 27 international matches between October 2023 and March 2026.

“We just have to keep the winning streak going,” Wainwright said.

“It starts to become a habit and trust starts to build.

“I remember when we were going through that bad run of form and the losses were piling up.

“We probably have guys coming in who don’t have a lot of international experience.

“We rode that wave and hopefully maybe the other end of it will start to come out.”