WALES (13) 20 AUSTRALIA (19 ) 52
By DAVID NICHOLSON
at the Millennium Stadium

AUSTRALIA racked up 52 points in a decisive victory in Cardiff against a hapless Wales who looked bereft of ideas.
The rampant Wallabies ran in eight tries as they look to complete a Grand Slam of victories over the four home nations.
With victories over England and Wales only Ireland and Scotland stand between head coach Joe Schmidt’s men from equalling the record-breaking side of 1984.

Australia rushed to a substantial first-half lead after scoring three tries and leading by 19 points to zero after just 20 minutes.
But Wales refused to buckle despite their !0-match losing streak and Aaron Wainright managed to snaffle a try under the posts after the home side won a penalty from a scrum.

Two successful penalty kicks for fly-half Gareth Anscombe and Wales went in at half-time just one converted try from the lead.