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The Wallabies emerged victorious with a 25-16 win over Wales in a thrilling encounter at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. This match marked a strong start for Australia’s new head coach, Joe Schmidt, and set the tone for an exciting series.
Wales took an early lead through a penalty by Ben Thomas after just three minutes. Australia quickly responded with a penalty of their own from Noah Lolesio to level the score. The first half saw intense competition, with Taniela Tupou powering over the line to score the Wallabies’ first try. However, Wales stayed in the fight and were awarded a penalty try after the Wallabies collapsed a rolling maul, leveling the score at 10-10 before Australia edged ahead with another Lolesio penalty to end the half 13-10.
The second half continued the tight contest. Wales tied the game again with another penalty from Thomas, but Australia responded with Filipo Daugunu’s try, putting them back in the lead. Thomas reduced the deficit with another penalty, making it 18-16, but the highlight of the match came from Tom Wright, who sprinted through the Welsh defense to score a spectacular try, sealing the game for Australia.
Despite the loss, Wales showed resilience and determination throughout the match, particularly during periods when they were a player down. Their efforts to breach Australia’s defense in the final minutes were ultimately unsuccessful, leaving them to reflect on missed opportunities and areas for improvement.
The win was a promising start for Joe Schmidt’s tenure as head coach of the Wallabies, demonstrating strong team cohesion and strategic prowess. For Wales, it was another tough defeat under Warren Gatland, continuing their challenging run of form.
As both teams look ahead to the next match in Melbourne, fans can expect another fierce contest as Wales aims to bounce back and Australia seeks to maintain their momentum.
