In between the two victories, the Wales national team also faced the New Zealanders, and many critics felt that David's robust style of play and heavy tackling, which he took to the All Blacks with Llanelli, should have been rewarded with his first international cap. David was not selected for the game, and Wales lost the game 19–16.
During the period between the two victories, Wales faced New Zealand, and many critics felt that David's aggressive playing style and physical tackling, which he applied to the All Blacks with Llanelli, should have been recognized as deserving of his first international cap. However, David was not selected for the match, resulting in a 19–16 loss.