Dragons RFC back row Aaron Wainwright believes Wales can start to ‘build a new identity’ when they launch the Steve Tandy era in the autumn internationals.
Wainwright was part of the Wales team that ended an 18-game losing run by beating Japan 31-22 in Kobe four months ago.
Wales open their autumn campaign this Sunday against Argentina – ranked sixth in the world rankings and six places above them – before visits from Japan, New Zealand and South Africa.
Wainwright said: “They’re a very emotional side, very emotionally charged. It’s going to be a big physical contest, and we’ve spoken a lot this week about imposing our game.
“It’s a chance to get back at home, playing in front of a full crowd at the Principality Stadium. That’s the carrot dangling in front of everyone.
“A lot of the boys in this campaign were in Japan, and it’s about using that momentum and taking it into the autumn.
“It definitely feels there’s some confidence in training and having no fear in the way that we’re playing.
“I know it’s a little bit different in training to playing in international games, but it’s a chance to build a new identity and hopefully that starts to come through.”
I know it’s a little bit different in training to playing in international games, but it’s a chance to build a new identity and hopefully that starts to come through...
