Wales announce team for Australia match

Warren Gatland makes four changes to the starting XV from last weekend’s match against Fiji

Wales Head Coach Warren Gatland
Author: Tom PreecePublished 13th Nov 2024

Warren Gatland has named the Wales team to face Australia in the second match of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series.

It'll take place at the Principality Stadium on Sunday 17 November.

There are four changes to the starting XV from last weekend’s match against Fiji.

James Botham and Jac Morgan come into the back row alongside Aaron Wainwright.

Ellis Bevan starts at scrum half and Tom Rogers is named on the wing.

There are three changes among the Wales replacements: Tommy Reffell provides the back row cover, while Rhodri Williams and Eddie James join Sam Costelow as the replacement backs.

Gatland said: “We have had honest reviews after last week’s match. There were some things we did well that we are looking to build on, but we need to be more accurate and disciplined especially in key moments.

"We’re expecting an Australia side on a high after their win against England. They are a much-improved side since the summer and have played a number of Test matches since we last met. We know we need to put in an 80-minute performance on Sunday.”

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