Wales.
The numbers behind the national jersey.
Men’s capped Tests · 2026
Descriptive comparisons. Different opponents and schedules.
The kicking picture.
Through 20 October · 8 Tests26.6kicks per Test
12.7%own kicks retained
28.7mrecorded metres per kick
213total kicks in play
Possession retained includes regathers and recovered tap backs. Recorded metres are not net territory. Latest included Test: 2026-07-18.
The wider style.
Through 16 October · 8 Tests113.6carries per Test
2.5metres per carry
3.1breaks per 100 carries
85.8%tackle success
This earlier style snapshot excludes matches after 16 October. A rate describes recorded events, not an opponent-adjusted rating.
The match ledger.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Kicks | Metres | Retained | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-07 | England | 7–48 | 38 | 1151 | 7 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-02-15 | France | 12–54 | 29 | 739 | 2 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-02-21 | Scotland | 23–26 | 25 | 639 | 3 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-03-06 | Ireland | 17–27 | 21 | 630 | 2 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-03-14 | Italy | 31–17 | 25 | 729 | 0 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-07-04 | Fiji | 39–24 | 21 | 653 | 4 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-07-11 | Argentina | 21–35 | 21 | 552 | 3 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-07-18 | South Africa | 0–43 | 33 | 1013 | 6 | Match ↗ |
Metric definitions & coverage
All averages use summed events divided by the relevant denominator. Kicking and broader style editions have separate cutoffs. Click “Match” in each row for the source record.
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