By SAM JACKSON
CAI Evans struck the decisive penalty in the dying seconds to defeat New Zealand in a dramatic encounter in Rosario to reach the fifth-place final.
Tiaan Thomas-Wheeler’s hack-and-chase try gave Wales a lead that lasted from the 17th to 70th minutes in a rain-disrupted game.
Tupou Vaa’i hit back and Fergus Burke converted and, after missing four earlier kicks, Evans struck the decisive penalty in the dying moments.
“It is a massive achievement and it was a great feeling at the final whistle,” said second row Jac Price.
“We said before the game ...
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