Wales narrowly avoided a humiliating defeat against a weakened Queensland Reds side in Brisbane, with Kieran Hardy's late try securing their first win after a nine-game losing streak. Despite the Reds' strong performance, Wales managed to open up a lead, only to see it slip away before Hardy's game-winning intervention. The victory comes after a challenging year for Wales, marked by losses and a slip in world rankings, providing a much-needed morale boost for the team. Warren Gatland's side, plagued by recent defeats, will look to build on this win as they prepare to face Fiji next, aiming to turn their fortunes around.