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.
TRY! France 24-18 New Zealand (Ioane 51’)
Two tries in quick succession from the All Blacks - you can never write them off!
It came after a quick turnover, with Whitelock instrumental in stealing in at the breakdown.
New Zealand went right as Smith whipped the ball into Ioane’s hands. He spotted the gap inside Villiere and motored to the line - that was a stunning turn of speed.
Barrett adds the kick from a central position.
France 24-11 New Zealand
49 mins: Mauvaka makes an error as he goes to close down Smith before the ball was out of the ruck.
But France get away with it as New Zealand give away a penalty themselves after they had gained 40 metres or so.
Jaminet sends France back into the New Zealand half.
TRY! France 24-11 New Zealand (Barrett 47’)
New Zealand hit back! They sustained their attack five metres out, aided by the penalty advantage. They go left, and Smith whips a wicked pass out wide to Barrett, who finishes past Penaud in the corner.
Barrett hooks his kick from the touchline.
France 24-6 New Zealand
45 mins: France win another penalty from the lineout, but Jaminet’s kick doesn’t make it into touch. He really tried to push that into the corner but Barrett was able to keep it in.
France 24-6 New Zealand
42 mins: It’s well claimed by New Zealand, but then France force them back! Tupaea goes for the carry but France win the penalty and Jaminet clears!
France 24-6 New Zealand
41 mins: France concede a penalty within 30 seconds, with Cyril Baille off his feet at the ruck.
New Zealand go to the corner...
KICK-OFF! France 24-6 New Zealand
Back underway at the Stade de France! How will the All Blacks respond to the battering the received in the first half?
HALF TIME: France 24-6 New Zealand
I think the French enjoyed that first half against the All Blacks...
Second half coming up next - can France hold on to secure a famous result?
HALF TIME: France 24-6 New Zealand
There was some incredible rugby played in that half from France, and Romain Ntamack was usually at the heart of it.
HALF TIME: France 24-6 New Zealand
France look after the ball from the lineout and Dupont kicks into touch.
Wow, what a stunning first half that was from the hosts.
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