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Autumn Internationals | Autumn Internationals
Dec 1, 2012 at 2.30pm UK
 
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Preview: Wales vs. Australia

Preview: Wales vs. Australia
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Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's clash between Wales and Australia in Cardiff.

There is more than just pride at stake for Wales when they take on Australia at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Warren Gatland's side, who have lost their last three Autumn Internationals, need to avoid another defeat if they are to keep their place in the world's top eight teams ahead of Monday's 2015 World Cup draw.

The Wallabies come into the match on the back of two victories, including a 20-14 triumph over England two weeks ago.

Wales have made five changes in total, with Lou Reed named as a late replacement for the injured Ian Evans.

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is able to call on David Pocock following the flanker's recent absence with a knee problem.

Recent form

Wales: LLLLLL

Australia: LWDLWW

Lineups

Wales: Halfpenny, Cuthbert, Davies, Roberts, L Williams, Priestland, Phillips, Jenkins, Rees, Andrews, Reed, Charteris, Shingler, Warburton, Faletau
Replacements: Owens, Bevington, Lee, Jones, Tipuric, Knoyle, Biggar, S Williams

Australia: Barnes, Cummins, Ashley-Cooper, Tapuai, Mitchell, Beale, Phipps, Robinson, Polota Nau, Alexander, Douglas, Sharpe, Higginbotham, Pocock, Palu
Replacements: Moore, Slipper, Kepu, Dennis, Hooper, McKibbin, Harris, Ioane

Sports Mole says: The Aussies to rule in Cardiff


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