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Welsh fans enjoy the atmosphere at Canberra Stadium

WAL 27 v TGA 20: What they said

20/10/2003

 

Steve Hansen (WAL) - coach

On Wales' performance:

"We didn't play well, but we got the four points which we came to play for. It was our first time kicking in the wet, we gave a lot of ball for them to run back at us and they got excited about it.

"Right near the end I was [concerned], but to be honest every time we got under pressure we went back and scored points and the sad thing was a lack of concentration allowed them back into the game."

On Wales’ next match against Italy on 25 October:

"You don't have to be a rocket scientist, but we have to step it up to win."

Colin Charvis (WAL) - captain

On Tonga's performance:

"We never expected or anticipated an easy ride with the Tongans. I think they played out of their skins. I'm sure they would be very happy with their performance today."

Martyn Williams (WAL) - flanker

On his drop goal:

"It's probably the first and last. I won't be attempting another one."

Jim Love (TGA) - coach

On the match against Wales:

"I think there were too many mistakes. I believed we had the game but didn't take the opportunities ... There were a lot of little mistakes."

On Tonga's chances of making the quarter finals:

"I think that dream has gone, but it's given us credibility for Pacific rugby."

Inoke Afeaki (TGA) - captain (did not play)

On his team's performance:

"It was great stuff from some of the senior boys and some of the new boys ... really amazing."

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