CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Jarrod Evans' last-second penalty lifted Wales past Japan 24-23 and to its first home victory in more than two years on Saturday.

Japan was set to defeat Wales in Cardiff for the first time but ill discipline gifted Wales a last shot after the fulltime hooter that replacement back Evans landed from outside the 22 and close to the left touchline.

New Wales coach Steve Tandy, in charge of his second match, couldn't stand to watch Evans' attempt; he stood in the hallway behind the coaches' box in the Principality Stadium.

“I could see him take the kick but not the posts,” Tandy said. "I was thinking, ‘Oh my god.’

“I wanted a better performance than we did last week, I don't think we got that. I love working with this group, they are class to work with. I know there's

See Full Page