Disappointed Wales boss Williams wants more from his men after claiming Shield at Hong Kong Sevens
Head coach point to a fluctuation in performance as his team stream to a 33-5 win over the islanders
“Definitely not,” said Welsh coach Gareth Williams when asked if he was satisfied with his team’s overall performance.
“We’re very disappointed. The consistency levels are nowhere near good enough. It’s difficult to put a finger on, but we’ve really got to nail it.”
Williams went so far as to challenge his players’ mental fortitude.
“I’d say our mindset and focus going into certain games – I would question if it is there all the time. We do prepare diligently for every team we play, but for example this morning (against Russia), to waste the chances we created, is unacceptable.”
Wales raised their game in the Shield final, however. After Samoa scored the first try, Wales ramped up the pressure and executed flawlessly to outscore them 33-0.
“Definitely, the style of play and brand of rugby we’re looking to play. I think it’s excellent. It’s just ensuring that there isn’t such a massive fluctuation in performance,” Williams said.
“We need to be more consistent and it’s a challenge for our players – particularly our senior players – who are very costly at this moment.”