After 135 test matches for Australia, including 15 as captain, veteran prop James Slipper still often gets tired of answering questions about the past. He was in that mood on Friday, a day before he’ll lead the Wallabies into Saturday’s second rugby test against Wales in Melbourne.
Wales ’ Ellis Bevan kicks the ball during the rugby international between Australia and Wales in Sydney , Australia , Saturday, July 6, 2024. Players react following the first rugby international between Australia and Wales in Sydney , Australia , Saturday, July 6, 2024. Australia defeated Wales 25-16. Wales ’ Josh Hathaway attempts to catch the ball during the rugby international between Australia and Wales in Sydney , Australia , Saturday, July 6, 2024.
“Most rugby fans know what happened. We’re obviously coming off a lean year. But we’ve got a new group, new staff, and we got that win last week, so the challenge for us now is to replicate it.”at Sydney, handing Wales its eighth loss in a row. Now the Wallabies will be seeking to win consecutive matches for the first time since a five-game winning streak in 2021.
No. 8 Aaron Wainwright and winger Josh Hathaway were ruled out after sustaining hamstring and elbow injuries in Sydney last weekend.
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