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Reaction
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Rhys Patchell pays tribute to "unbelievable competitor" Dan Biggar
Fly-halves played key roles in Wales delivering an outstanding World Cup victory over Australia.Sep 30, 10:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F38%2Fmichael-cheika.jpg "Australia head coach Michael Cheika pictured on September 20, 2019")
Michael Cheika "embarrassed" by referee call in Australia defeat
The Wallabies boss has spoken out following his side's World Cup loss to Wales.Sep 29, 13:41
The Match
Match Report
Warren Gatland's men withstood a second-half fightback from the Wallabies in Tokyo.
Build-up
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Shaun Edwards: 'Wales ready for pivotal Australia showdown'
The Pool D clash is set to decide which team will top the group.Sep 28, 07:41
Australia coach Michael Cheika hits out at World Rugby
Reece Hodge will miss three matches after a dangerous tackle against Fiji.Sep 27, 09:54
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Alun Wyn Jones to earn record 130th Wales cap against Australia
Wales unchanged for Pool D showdown against Australia.Sep 27, 06:17
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Robin McBryde: 'Wales must concentrate and not make silly errors'
Wales face Australia in a Pool D showdown at Tokyo Stadium on Sunday.Sep 26, 07:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F33%2Fgeorge-north.jpg "Wales' George North celebrates scoring their first try on August 17, 2019")
George North: 'Australia a tough beast to beat'
Victory for Wales against the Wallabies would leave them in sight of a World Cup quarter-final place.Sep 25, 21:44
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Wales wing Josh Adams ready for "battle" against Australia
Wales star Adams bracing himself for huge week as Australia clash loomsSep 23, 21:12
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