That was a brutal and perfectly timed hit from Rob Valetini on James Botham that leads to a penalty for the Wallabies that Noah Lolesio kicks over. Valetini is also the Wallabies top carrier tonight with eight so far and he has been a menace in the loose. That’s it for the half.
It’s certainly been entertaining. Wallabies 23 Wales 14 Hunter Paisami of the Wallabies is tackled Credit: Getty Images Wallabies second-row Lukhan Salakaia-Loto gets yellow carded for a high shot on Wales prop Archie Griffin. It’s gone to review, but what should save Loto is that he was dipping when he went into contact.
The Wallabies pack is weakened and as the penalty is called, Wales take a brave call, kick for touch, take the lineout and the captain Dewi Lake gets his second try. Thomas nails his conversion and it’s a six-point ball game. Wallabies 20 Wales 14 Mason Grady of Wales is tackled Credit: Getty Images There’s a great response from the Welsh in the shape of their captain and hooker Dewi Lake who muscles over from the Welsh pack for a try.
We have a game back on our hands. It shows this Welsh side are never out of it. It’s a serious wakeup call.
The Wallabies have got a penalty which Noah Lolesio duly strokes over, making him 100% off the tee tonight. Wallabies 20 Wales 7 Fraser McReight of the Wallabies runs with the ball Credit: Getty Images That is a popular try for the Wallabies. Jake Gordon hits a high box kick and Wales full back Cameron Winnett spills it.
It falls perf.