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The Wallabies have ushered in the Joe Schmidt era with a tense 25-16 win over Wales in Sydney. Ten months after suffering a humiliating 40-6 loss to the Welsh that ultimately sent Australia crashing out of the Rugby World Cup, the Wallabies gained a small semblance of revenge on Saturday night. An electrifying 68-metre solo try in the 66th minute to in-form fullback Tom Wright sealed victory in front of 35,945 fans at Allianz Stadium.
Recalled five-eighth Noah Lolesio, given first crack at playmaking and goalkicking duties under Schmidt, replied with two penalties of his own to put the Wallabies up 6-3. It was 13-3 shortly after when Tupou finished off a series of pick-and-goes with Australia’s opening try. Pedantic French referee Pierre Brousset couldn’t put his whistle away and eventually sent Wales prop Gareth Thomas to the sin bin for repeated infringements.
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