"We were all down around the TV watching them play. The way they played excited the nation... that's something we've spoken about as a group."
"It's our job is to reignite the flame in supporters' bellies, for them to feel energised when they're in that stadium or at home watching us. That's something the football team did very well, so it's on us to repeat it this weekend."
"Wales have always been massive underdogs in any kind of international Test match against a team like New Zealand. It's always been loved by us, being underdogs, not being given a chance. It's about going out there and doing everything we can to win, because ultimately that is what we want."
Wales rugby captain Dewi Lake urged his team to draw inspiration from the Wales football side after their 7-1 win over North Macedonia secured a play-off place for the 2026 World Cup. Players watched the match together and aim to replicate the footballers’ ability to energise supporters ahead of Saturday's Test against New Zealand in Cardiff. New Zealand have dominated the fixture historically, winning 34 of 37 meetings, with Wales' last victory in 1953. Lake emphasized reigniting supporters' passion, embracing underdog status, and committing fully to try to win and galvanise fans both in the stadium and at home.
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