After a winless home season in 2023 before capitulating on rugby’s biggest stage under Eddie Jones, the Wallabies are finally on the up
After a winless home season in 2023 before capitulating on rugby’s biggest stage under axed coach Eddie Jones, the Wallabies are finally on the up, defying slippery conditions to put the Red Dragons to the sword in front of 35,945 at Allianz Stadium.
Australia blooded seven debutants in their matchday 23 – the most in 44 years – and a rookie captain in first-time starter Liam Wright, the most inexperienced skipper since debutant Ken Catchpole led the Wallabies 63 winters ago. It was high-risk but the combinations were carefully chosen by Schmidt and most of them clicked tonight.
But with 64 carries to 22 in the first half, Australia’s composure under pressure paid off. Having stretched Wales on the flanks, their forwards charged through the middle. Taniela Tupou then Rob Valetini, each inched closer. Finally Tupou came again and wasn’t to be denied. Lolesio added the extras to make it 13-3 after 21 minutes.For all their flair, Australia balanced it with farce. Kellaway and Wright fumbled an in-goal clean up. Jeremy Williams took a pass walking the wrong way.
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