Player ratings: Wallabies v Wales
The Wallabies have begun their European tour with a good 29-21 win over Wales, following up their thumping of Japan last week. It was a morale boosting win in Cardiff as they embark on their three-match tour, here's how the players performed:
Scott Sio 7 Under pressure at times in the scrum but he stood up to the challenge, had a lore more touches of the ball than in recent tests.
Tatafu Polota-Nau 7 a couple of wobbly early lineouts, defence was superb with a try saving tackle in Gareth Davies in the first half.
Sekope Kepu 7 Not as much ball carrying as Sio but very solid at scrum time.
Rob Simmons 6 Part of a good performance from the Wallaby forwards, was outshone by his second row partner.
Adam Coleman 7 A much improved performance on his recent outings, more prominent in the loose, great line for his try, a couple of silly penalties blotted his copy book
Ned Hannigan 6 Got everywhere on the pitch, doesn’t have as much of an impact with ball in hand as Jack Dempsey but a decent understudy
Michael Hooper 8 Another industrious game from the captain, as consistent a player as you will find, topped it off with a try. He was the unlucky recipient of the yellow card that could have gone to a number of players for indiscretions.
Sean McMahon 6 Did a lot of the cleaning up and supporting at rucks but has had more effective games.
Will Genia 9 Man Of The Match Controlled the game. Superb pass for Coleman's try and his tactical kicking was very clever. Had a couple of snipes around the rucks keeping the Welsh defence honest superb covering and defence top class.
Bernard Foley 7 Solid return to the 10 Jersey. Controlled the game well not trying too much.
Reece Hodge 6 Australia’s form back for the past few tests. Didn’t see as much of the ball as he has done.
Samu Kerevi 5 shackled well and lost ball in contact a couple of times. Quite one dimensional from 12 if the power running doesn’t work then doesn’t offer that much, replaced quite early on by Karmichael Hunt.
Tevita Kuridrani 7 Happy to receive the ball and provided good go forward, continued his good form from last week.
Marika Koroibete 6 Looked dangerous with ball in hand but want to see more coming off his wing.
Kurtley Beale 6 Often an option at first receiver, a couple of half breaks but didn’t quite happen for him from phase play. Superb steal from Steff Evans for his try.
Subs – 6 unless stated
Stephen Moore
Tom Robertson
Allan Alaalatoa
Mat Phillip
Ben McCalman
Nick Phipps - DNP
Karmichael Hunt
Henry Speight - DNP
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So Ireland will be tired, despite having the most rested test squad in the world. They only play tests, champions cup and urc play off games ffs! Case in point; Leinster sent a B squad to SA for their last two games while their first xv rested up and trained at their leisure for the sf vs Saints at the so called ‘neutral venue’ of Croke Park. So tired? Do me a favour… And as for “people’s champions”? Seriously??? Outside of Ireland they are respected for their ability to win 6N. And of course plenty of inconsequential test friendlies without any real pressure. WC ko games when the pressure is white hot? Not so much…
Go to commentsSurprising how standing down or benching a player can do wonders for their motivation. Several players this week in that category.
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