Exciting Clash as Australia and Wales Face Off
BBC Sport | November 5, 2022
In a highly anticipated rugby union showdown, Australia and Wales will go head-to-head in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The teams have announced their starting lineups, setting the stage for an intense battle on the pitch.
Australia’s lineup features the dynamic duo of Tom Wright and Andrew Kellaway in the backline, with Josh Flook and Hunter Paisami providing the creative spark in the centers. Filipo Daugunu and Noah Lolesio will orchestrate the Wallabies’ attack, while Jake Gordon will direct proceedings from the scrum-half position. Up front, the experienced James Slipper and Taniela Tupou will anchor the Australian scrum, with Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and Liam Wright (captain) leading the charge in the pack.
Facing off against the Australians, Wales have assembled a formidable side of their own. Liam Williams and Josh Hathaway will provide the attacking flair in the back three, with Owen Watkin and Mason Grady forming a solid midfield partnership. Ben Thomas and Ellis Bevan will control the tempo from the half-backs, while the Welsh pack is led by Gareth Thomas, Dewi Lake (captain), and the dynamic duo of Taine Plumtree and Tommy Reffell in the back row.
The match will be officiated by French referee Pierre Brousset, with New Zealanders Ben O’Keeffe and James Doleman serving as assistant referees and South African Marius Jonker as the TMO.
“This highly anticipated rugby union clash is set to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams showcasing their talent and determination to come out on top. Fans can expect an intense and closely contested match, as the Wallabies and the Welsh battle it out for rugby union supremacy.”
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