Dan Biggar calls Wales’ win over All Blacks ‘the biggest shock in rugby’ since Japan beat South Africa

Former Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has called Wales‘ 35-28 win over the All Blacks “the biggest shock in rugby” since Japan beat South Africa at the 2015 World Cup.

Biggar was speaking on ITV’s post-match coverage from the Principality Stadium, alongside Sam Warburton and former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick. The official attendance was 55,152.

Wales had lost 34 Tests in a row to New Zealand since their 13-8 win at Cardiff Arms Park in 1953. Japan beat South Africa 34-32 in Brighton in 2015.

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‘Biggest shock’

“This is not a day for analysing the game, this is not a day for any of that,” Biggar said. “This for me is the biggest shock in rugby since Japan beat South Africa in 2015.

“It was an absolute privilege to be here today. The atmosphere was incredible.”

‘Blinking good rugby’

Biggar insisted the win was about more than defence. Wales scored all five of their tries inside the first 48 minutes.

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“In the second half, it was a rearguard action. They were magnificent. But in the first half and the first 10 minutes of that second half, they played some blinking good rugby,” he said.

“They had energy, they had tempo, they had enthusiasm, they had skill, they had accuracy. So let’s not forget, let’s not just say it was a rearguard action. They played some brilliant rugby today and deserve all the plaudits that are going to come their way today.”

Fitzpatrick agreed.

“I just thought, honestly, this is all about Wales. You know, I thought New Zealand played well in patches, badly in patches, but the way that Wales attacked, scored tries, they had a huge belief,” he said.

“…they actually believed they could win. And then their defensive effort, just out of this world.”

‘Do not let that be a one-off’

Wales host Australia at the Principality Stadium next Saturday, and Biggar urged supporters to come back.

“Yes, it’s an 8:10 kick-off, it’s not perfect, it’s not ideal on a Saturday night, but make sure you get yourselves here next week. Pack this place out, recreate the atmosphere, see if we can get this team on a real run,” he said.

“Don’t let that be a one-off. Do not let that be a one-off.”

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