Filipo Daugunu’s two tries helped condemn Wales to a ninth-straight defeat as they have been overwhelmed 36-28 by Australia in Melbourne within the second Take a look at on Saturday.
Winger Daugunu ending a length-of-the-field assault and James Gordon punishing an error put the Wallabies within the ascendancy at AAMI Park within the first half, with the driving maul proving an enormous weapon for Wales as Dewi Lake hit again with two tries for the guests.
Noah Lolesio’s kicking helped Australia right into a 23-14 lead at half-time, however the lead was lower to 2 within the forty seventh minute as Liam Williams completed. Nonetheless, Allan Alaalatoa’s first attempt for his nation restored some consolation for the hosts.
Australia: Tries – Filipo Daugunu (2), Jake Gordon, Allan Alaalatoa; Conversion – Noah Lolesio (2); Penalties – Noah Lolesio (3), Ben Donaldson.
Wales: Tries – Dewi Lake (2), Liam Williams, Rio Dyer; Conversions – Ben Thomas (3), Sam Costelow.
One other piece of Daugunu magic with 12 minutes to go appeared to have ended hopes of a comeback earlier than Rio Dyer discovered a manner over following the restart, but it surely finally proved too huge of a mountain to climb as Wales remained winless in Australia since 1969.
Story of the sport
Wales, that includes 4 modifications to the facet which misplaced the primary Take a look at in Sydney, made a optimistic begin to the competition, however have been unable to capitalise on these early good moments and fell behind to a surprising length-of-the-field assault from the hosts within the seventh minute.
Beginning near their very own line, the Wallabies moved the ball to the left after which a profitable chip and chase from Andrew Kellaway splintered the defensive position. Fraser McReight then took the ball up and his well-timed offload to assist runner Daugunu noticed the winger end in model.
Lolesio transformed and added a penalty seven minutes later after Australia had saved the ball for 21 phases, with Ben Thomas lacking the prospect to place Wales on the board quickly after the restart from a shot at objective.
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Filipo Daugunu shot by a spot to go all the way in which for a attempt that has given Australia the lead
The vacationers fought again after this and got here near hitting again with a attempt of their very own, solely to have James Botham pressured into contact after which Taine Plumtree held up over the road after Australia botched the ensuing lineout.
But whereas Warren Gatland’s facet have been unable to profit from these alternatives, Australia didn’t waste their subsequent when it got here alongside within the twenty fifth minute as scrum-half Gordon capitalised on Cameron Winett fumbling a box-kick and pounced on the unfastened ball to race away and end.
This time although, the response from Wales was instant as they surged up area from the restart and obtained a robust maul rolling ahead from a lineout for hooker Lake to dot down adopted by Thomas including the extras.
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One other driving maul from Wales sends captain Dewi Lake over for a second attempt
Regardless of Lolesio slotting over one other penalty, Wales have been in a position to near inside a transformed rating on the again of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto being sin-binned – and avoiding a purple card on evaluate – for top contact on Archie Griffin as they arrange one other drive for Lake to complete 4 minutes earlier than the break.
Fly-half Lolesio’s third penalty on the stroke of half-time gave Australia extra respiratory area, however the hole was closed to simply two factors inside seven minutes of the restart as Wales labored the ball by 14 phases and despatched winger Williams racing by a spot for a transformed rating.
As soon as once more although, the Australians have been in a position to restore a seven-point benefit when prop Alaalatoa pressured his manner over from a decide and go for an unconverted attempt on 54 minutes and when Daugunu grabbed his second, sprinting to recuperate the ball after Williams had prevented the hosts from discovering contact from a penalty and leaving the defence for mud, it recreation over.
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Liam Williams retains it in for Daugunu to take benefit and rating his second attempt for Australia
Dyer had different concepts although, seizing an opportunity after Christ Tshiunza blocked Nic White’s box-kick and squeezing over within the nook adopted by Sam Costelow changing. There was to be not fairytale ending although and alternative Ben Donaldson settled any jangling nerves for the Wallabies with a late penalty.
‘Much more positives for Wales’
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton, talking on Sky Sports activities:
“I’m actually happy. Some people might be thinking: ‘You’ve lost three games in a row!’ but we know Wales aren’t in a position to realistically come out here and put Australia to the sword twice.
“We need to see development in mixtures, in younger gamers.
“There was a lot more positives from Wales. Their attack was so much better this week.
“The bench introduced lots of influence. Worldwide rugby is all about resilience, and I noticed that from the younger gamers at the moment.”
Former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones, speaking on Sky Sports:
“In the end, we’ve got to watch out how we bundle this up, as a result of it is nonetheless a loss, however what was in there, there’s sufficient to get wins.
“We can talk about the middle third and missed opportunities. It’s still a loss, but there are players there who are capable of winning and winning Test games.
“They are going to be harsh on themselves. Now we have to bundle up all of the positives however we would not be doing the group justice if we did not spotlight the place they will work on.”
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Sam Warburton said he was ‘happy’ despite Wales’ narrow 36-28 defeat to Australia as he saw plenty of positives that show signs of encouragement for this youthful squad.
Gatland: This is going to be a really good team
Wales head coach Warren Gatland, speaking to Sky Sports:
“We labored so onerous for our factors at the moment, and we’re in all probability displaying a little bit of inexperience simply by way of how we gifted them factors and that was disappointing. They did not should work onerous for lots of factors.
“We kept trying, had a chance to win the game. We have to learn from these experiences and be more accurate in these moments at this level.
“I understand how younger the group is by way of caps, however I am telling you that is going to be a extremely good group.”
Wales captain Dewi Lake, speaking to Sky Sports:
“Dropping is at all times a bitter capsule to swallow, particularly while you put such onerous work in to get again within the recreation. Sadly, we did that to ourselves, going too far down and giving ourselves a mountain to climb.
“Credit to the boys again, we dug deep, but it feels like the same message again. We have to take our opportunities. We have that never-say-die attitude.”
What’s subsequent?
Wales’ consideration now turns to the Autumn Internationals, which see them face Fiji (November 10), Australia (November 17) and South Africa (November 23) in Cardiff.
