Rugby Union: Wallabies Surge Towards Grand Slam with Emphatic Win over Wales
The Australia national rugby union team, the Wallabies, have taken a significant step towards the coveted “grand slam” on their tour of the British Isles, crushing a hapless Wales side 52-20 in a one-sided affair at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Queensland Hooker Shines in Dominant Display
Queensland hooker Matt Faessler was the star of the show, powering over for a remarkable hat-trick of tries, while fullback Tom Wright also crossed the line three times, earning him the player-of-the-match award. Lock Nick Frost and center Len Ikitau also got in on the eight-try to two rout, with fly-half Noah Lolesio adding six successful conversions.
Wales Succumb to 11th Consecutive Test Defeat
It was a day to forget for the Welsh, who succumbed to their 11th consecutive test defeat, the worst sequence of losses for the proud rugby nation. Even when reduced to 14 men for 20 minutes following Samu Kerevi‘s yellow card, the Wallabies refused to relent, scoring three more tries to seal a comprehensive victory.
“So good the boys with a great win and the grand slam is still alive!! Schmidt yeah fellas, unreal performance.”
- Former Wallabies star Matt Giteau
Australia Coach Outmaneuvers Wales Boss
Australia coach Joe Schmidt outmaneuvered his fellow New Zealander, Wales boss Warren Gatland, whose future now looks increasingly uncertain after presiding over this dismal run of results.
The thumping win keeps the Wallabies firmly on track for a potential grand slam, having already overcome England in a nail-biting finish last week. The Australians’ revival under Schmidt continues to gather momentum, emulating the feats of the Mark Ella-inspired class of 1984 who achieved the coveted clean sweep.
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