Wales: Winnett; Rogers, Llewellyn, B Thomas, Murray; Anscombe, Bevan; G Thomas, Lake (capt), Griffin, Rowlands, Beard, Botham, Morgan, Wainwright.Replacements: Elias, N Smith, Assiratti, Tshiunza, Reffell, R Williams, Costelow, James.Australia: Wright; Kellaway, Ikitau, Kerevi, Jorgensen; Lolesio, White; Bell, Faessler, Alaalatoa, Frost, Skelton, Uru, McReight, Valetini.Replacements: Paenga-Amosa, Slipper, Nonggorr, Salakaia-Loto, Gleeson, McDermott, Donaldson, Suaalii.Referee: James Doleman (New Zealand)Assistant referees: Karl Dickson (England),…

Jack van Poortvliet has been here before.Two years ago, as England's scrum-half huddled up under the posts, his face flashed up on Twickenham's big screens.New Zealand flanker Dalton Papali'i had just picked off his pass and cantered in to give New Zealand a seven-point head start.This time around it was a kick. Eben Etzebeth, looming like a skyscraper, had charged…

Seeking a response to a jarring defeat against the All Blacks seven days prior, Ireland's victory against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on Friday served to answer some questions while presenting a few more.Andy Farrell called it "three or four games in one" and, as such, there was good, bad and ugly in the host's performance. Having taken the lead…

Springboks dont do sympathy.South Africa have an immediate and emotional connection to their own nation. On this trip to the northern hemisphere, the Boks have been granting interviews, signing shirts and coaching kids in a concerted PR push. But there are limits. And when talk turned to England, the charm stopped and the Boks offence started.Asked about opposite number Steve…