How they rated
HALLAM AMOS
A try-scorer in Washington a week ago, a try-creator now in San Juan, as he produced the skill of the match, with a one-handed pass out of the back door to send James Davies over in the corner.
JOSH ADAMS
Having looked like missing the tour through playing in England, he got his chance with a call-up through injuries and took it. Won an early penalty over the ball that any flanker would have been proud of and showed the dangerous running threat that has made him such a potent weapon for Worcester.
SCOTT WILLIAMS
Having four players in a row – at 9, 10, 12 and 13 – who have played together so often for the Scarlets was a real plus for Wales and the now Ospreys-bound Williams played his part in the midfield unit.
HADLEIGH PARKES
Does he ever make a mistake? Can take the direct route, as he showed when sitting down the hulking
Marcos Kremer, or the elusive one, spinning out of tackles and he can let the ball do the work too. Also so effective in defence, as with the tackle and strip which earned a penalty that extended Wales’ half-time lead to 17-3.
GEORGE NORTH
Back on the wing, he crossed for his 33rd try for Wales to take him level with Ieuan Evans as joint third on the all-time list behind just Shane Williams and Gareth Thomas. Played his part in the build-up as well by drawing the attention of Agustin Creevey to open a gap for Gareth Davies.
RHYS PATCHELL
Would have taken great confidence from slotting an early touchline conversion and kicked well both at goal and out of hand, while getting the backs moving smoothly when he put the ball through the hands, making really good decisions. Looked very comfortable and assured in the pivotal role, which he appears to have moved ahead in now.
GARETH DAVIES
Made a couple of early errors, but more than made amends by setting up
George North’s try by surging through a hole at the back of a line-out and sending the winger over. You show him a gap at your peril because he will punish you. Followed that up with a surging run out of defence from a tap penalty.
ROB EVANS
Drafted in as a late replacement for the injured Wyn Jones, he had a fine game. Earned a penalty at the first scrum and did a superb piece of work in defence to deny Marcos Kremer a try as he managed to get underneath the big flanker.
Made 11 tackles in 54 minutes on the field which isn’t too shabby for a prop.
ELLIOT DEE
Hit his targets well at the set-piece and played his part in Wales’ aggressive linespeed, setting the tone with one big tackle early on. Has got his chance with Ken Owens rested, with Owens actually at the ground on commentary duty for Channel 4. Ryan Elias may now get a starting shot in Santa Fe.
DILLON LEWIS
The 22-year-old is really coming of age on this tour. With Samson Lee injured and Tomas Francis only recently arriving, he has had two starting chances to show what he can do and he can do a lot. He was a solid cornerstone up against the much-vaunted Pumas scrum and he just offers so much in the loose with his carrying, his handling and his tackling.
ADAM BEARD
It was just his third cap and the biggest game of his life yet, but didn’t looked out of his depth. Showed up well with his close-quarter defence when Wales were under the cosh in their own
22 and put in no fewer than
16 tackles in all.
CORY HILL
What a story it has been for the man from Pontypridd. Released by Cardiff Blues in 2013, five years later he is captain of Wales. Led by example with his work in defence, joining
Rob Evans in a double act to prevent Kremer from scoring, showed really good footwork in his carrying over the gainline, while also winning consistent lineout ball.
SEB DAVIES
You have to feel for Davies in that he was once again asked to play out of position. But he made the best of the situation in terms of his work-rate, putting in 11 tackles before making way for debutant Aaron Wainwright on 54 minutes.
JAMES DAVIES
Needed a big performance after Ellis Jenkins’ display last week and he produced it. Won three penalties over the ball, including a superb piece of turnover work on his own line in the first half, and provided classic openside support to touch down out wide, while making an impressive 17 tackles in all to collect the man-of-the-match award.
ROSS MORIARTY
The Dragons have some player heading their way. Spearheaded an immense defensive effort from Wales, putting in a remarkable 22 tackles, more than anyone else on the field, and was ready and willing to make the hard yards in a real dynamic, physical display. So good to see him fit and firing on all cylinders again after his injury issues.