"Absolutely s***" - Four Wales players who flopped against Portugal

However, despite Portugal's strong start, they found themselves trailing 14-3 at halftime, courtesy of tries from Louis Rees-Zammit and captain Dewi Lake for Wales.

Wales, who had made a late change with flanker Jac Morgan stepping in for the injured Tommy Reffell, extended their lead when Jac Morgan himself scored a try. Portugal responded with a try from their flanker Nicolas Martins.

As the match reached its closing stages, Taulupe Faletau secured the crucial bonus point for Wales with a late fourth try. Below, we assess the performances of four players who did not meet expectations for Warren Gatland's side.

Rugby Pass 5/10: "Largely anonymous. Failed to exert himself on the match in either the tight or loose exchanges. Hooked for Taine Basham on 53 minutes."

Wales Online 4/10: "Was rather anonymous, only making four tackles and only carrying the ball twice while Wales were turned over at the breakdown far too often during a below par first half. Looked off the pace."

Planet Rugby 5/10: "Mostly quiet especially compared to his back-row partners as he only managed a handful of carries and six tackles to match. He would have liked to have imposed himself on the game a bit more."

Wales Online 4/10: "Wales needed control and they never got it from the man tasked with that job. Didn’t do enough to nudge Dan Biggar off his perch. Sam Costelow replaced him on 64 minutes."

Wales Online 4/10: "Failed to impose himself at scrum time against opposition you would expect a 50-cap international to dominate, while he wasn't his usual self around the park."

Wales Online 5/10: "Worked hard throughout, always offering himself in attack but the ball just didn't bounce his way. Made 71 metres with ball in hand but missed one tackle."