Wales vs Australia LIVE: Rugby result, final score and Autumn Nations Series 2021 reaction
The hosts prevailed on a dramatic night at the Principality Stadium thanks to Rhys Priestland’s late penalty
Wales‘ Rhys Priestland kicked a penalty after the hooter as the hosts poured more misery on Australia with a 29-28 victory at the Principality Stadium on Saturday following an early red card for visiting number eight Rob Valetini.
Valetini became the fifth player to see red against Wales in the last 12 months but could have few complaints after his dangerous tackle on lock Adam Beard after 14 minutes resulted in a clash of heads.
Hooker Ryan Elias and centre Nick Tompkins scored tries for the home side, who failed to drive home their numerical advantage and were seconds away from losing before they were awarded an offside penalty in the last play of the game.
Australia, who have lost all three matches on their tour after defeats by Scotland and England, scored tries through wings Andrew Kellaway and Filipo Daugunu, plus scrumhalf Nic White but, having highlighted the need to improve their discipline in the week, let themselves down again.
France 37 -25 New Zealand
73 mins: France go close to score another scintillating try! Jaminet made the break and carried the ball 50 yards, but France were unable to offload the ball to Dupont and Barrett kicked for touch to relieve the pressure.
France 37 -25 New Zealand
71 mins: Penaud turns to the crowd and pumps his fist as New Zealand knock the ball on, the latest All Blacks error.
France will be happy if this scrum takes a few minutes to set.
TRY! France 37 -25 New Zealand (PENAUD 68’)
WHAT A NOISE inside the Stade de France! It’s a gift for the hosts, as Penaud steals a loose New Zealand pass as the All Blacks looked to play out from their 22.
Penaud was celebrating before he crossed the line and then splashed down with a dive!
France 30-25 New Zealand
66 mins: France win a huge penalty as New Zealand powered back into their half.
Woki is causing chaos all over the pitch and he was crucial to that turnover.
France clear, but Ntamack is making way for France - Jalibert is on!
France 30-25 New Zealand (Jaminet pen 66’)
The full-back adds three more points and suddenly the momentum is back with France.
France 27-25 New Zealand
63 mins: Stunning from Ntamack. Scrambling back to sweep up a New Zealand break and Barrett kick, the fly-half dropped a should and carried the ball out from behind his own try-line!
Woki took up the charge inside the New Zealand half and Savea is sent to the bin for being off his feet as New Zealand frantically tried to recover!
France 27-25 New Zealand
63 mins: Wow - what an incredible passage of play! Ntamack is a magician and France have gone from one end of the pitch to another! And Savea has been shown a yellow card!
TRY! France 27-25 New Zealand (Savea 60’)
There’s a hush in the Stade de France now - New Zealand have reeled in France with three quickfire tries in 20 minutes!
The All Blacks rumble over the line from the lineout, with Savea powering over.
Barrett adds the conversion.
France 27-18 New Zealand
59 mins: New Zealand are back inside the France five-metre line and have a lineout in a promising position...
France 27-18 New Zealand (Jaminet pen 55’)
This is set up perfectly now at the Stade de France - and emotions briefly spill over following the restart as New Zealand concede a quick penalty after Penaud had tried to skip around the outside of Ioane.
Jaminet keeps cool to add the three points.
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